Barton, MI
Bryan E. Barton, Midland, MI US
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20150152574 | TWO-STEP SULFONATION PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF POLYMER FIBERS TO CARBON FIBERS - Disclosed herein are processes for preparing carbon fibers, comprising: sulfonating a polymer fiber with a sulfonating agent that is fuming sulfuric acid, sulfuric acid, chlorosulfonic acid, or a combination thereof; treating the sulfonated polymer with a heated solvent, wherein the temperature of the heated solvent is at least 95° C.; and carbonizing the resulting product by heating it to a temperature of 501-3000° C. Carbon fibers prepared according to these methods are also disclosed herein. | 06-04-2015 |
David G. Barton, Midland, MI US
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20100076208 | HYDRO-OXIDATION PROCESS USING A CATALYST PREPARED FROM A GOLD CLUSTER COMPLEX - A process and catalyst for the hydro-oxidation of an olefin having three or more carbon atoms, such as propylene, to form an olefin oxide, such as propylene oxide. The process involves contacting the olefin with oxygen in the presence of hydrogen and a hydro-oxidation catalyst under reaction conditions; the catalyst comprising gold nanoparticles deposited on a nanoporous titanium-containing support, prepared by depositing a gold-ligand cluster complex onto the support to form a catalyst precursor, and then heating and/or chemically treating the catalyst precursor to form the hydro-oxidation catalyst composition. The hydro-oxidation catalyst exhibits stabilized catalyst activity, enhanced lifetime, and improved hydrogen efficiency. | 03-25-2010 |
20120208695 | SUPPORTED RHODIUM SYNTHESIS GAS CONVERSION CATALYST COMPOSITIONS - A supported catalyst composition suitable for use in converting synthesis gas to alcohols comprises a catalytic metal, a catalyst promoter and a catalyst support. | 08-16-2012 |
20130029841 | CATALYST COMPOSITIONS FOR PRODUCING MIXED ALCOHOLS - Catalyst compositions for producing mixed alcohols from a synthesis gas feed. The catalyst composition comprises a catalytic metal combination on a catalyst support, a first optional promoter and a second optional promoter, where the catalytic metal combination consists essentially of iridium, vanadium, and molybdenum. | 01-31-2013 |
20130190411 | ANDERSON-TYPE HETEROPOLY COMPOUND-BASED CATALYST COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR USE CONVERSION OF SYNTHESIS GAS TO OXYGENATES - Use a transition metal-containing, Anderson-type heteropoly compound catalyst to convert synthesis gas to an oxygenate, especially an alcohol that contains from one carbon atom to six carbon atoms. | 07-25-2013 |
20130310470 | KEGGIN-TYPE STRUCTURE HETEROPOLY COMPOUND-BASED CATALYST COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR USE IN CONVERSION OF SYNTHESIS GAS TO OXYGENATES - Use a transition metal-containing, Keggin-type heteropoly compound as a catalyst to convert synthesis gas to an alcohol, especially a C | 11-21-2013 |
20130310610 | HETEROGENEOUS CATALYST AND ITS USE - A heterogeneous catalyst that is a combination of rhodium, zinc, iron, a fourth metal and at least one metal selected from alkali metals and alkaline earth metals on a catalyst support (e.g. at least one of silica, alumina, titania, magnesia, zinc aluminate (ZnAl | 11-21-2013 |
20140018452 | CATALYSTS FOR THE CONVERSION OF SYNTHESIS GAS TO ALCOHOLS - A catalyst suitable for manufacturing a mixture of alcohols from synthesis gas comprises a combination of nickel, two or more metals selected from ruthenium, palladium, gold, chromium, aluminum and tin, and at least one of an alkali metal or alkaline earth series metal as a promoter. The catalyst may be used in a process for converting synthesis gas wherein the primary product is a mixture of ethanol (EtOH), propanol (PrOH), and butanol (BuOH), optionally in conjunction with higher alcohols. | 01-16-2014 |
20140018453 | CATALYSTS FOR THE CONVERSION OF SYNTHESIS GAS TO ALCOHOLS - A catalyst for manufacturing a mixture of alcohols from synthesis gas comprises a combination of nickel, molybdenum, at least one metal selected from the group consisting of palladium, ruthenium, chromium, gold, zirconium, and aluminium, and at least one of an alkali metal or alkaline earth series metal as a promoter. The catalyst may be used in a process for converting synthesis gas wherein the primary product is a mixture of ethanol (EtOH), propanol (PrOH), and butanol (BuOH), optionally in conjunction with higher alcohols. | 01-16-2014 |
20140306145 | CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR ALCOHOL DEHYDRATION - Provided is a method for preparing a diaryl ether compound through the dehydration of an aromatic alcohol compound in the presence of a dehydration catalyst. The dehydration catalyst comprises an oxide of yttrium. | 10-16-2014 |
20150076394 | CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR ALCOHOL DEHYDRATION - Provided is a process for preparing a diaryl ether compound through the dehydration of an aromatic alcohol compound in the presence of a dehydration catalyst. The dehydration catalyst is an oxide of a light rare earth element, wherein the light earth element is lanthanum, praseodymium, neodymium, or mixtures thereof. | 03-19-2015 |
Glenn A. Barton, Lake Orion, MI US
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20090173297 | Variable valve timing device - The present invention provides a variable valve timing device for an internal combustion engine having a double camshaft. A gas exchange valve control shaft is provided which has first and second concentrically arranged cam shafts that are adjustable in a rotatable manner with respect to each other, by which a cam of the first cam shaft is adjusted in terms of its angle towards a cam of the second cam shaft. A cam phasing device is provided which operates by rotatable vanes provoking a swivelling relative movement between a driven member and an output member. The cam phasing device comprises at least two pivotable vane adjusters. Each pivotable vane adjuster is assigned to one of the two cam shafts. The pivotable vane adjusters are arranged axially one after the other in a direction of a valve control shaft. Each pivotable vane adjuster may be designed as a rotor-type vane adjuster. | 07-09-2009 |
Heather Barton, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20090000228 | Learning Environment - A learning environment having a plurality of tables and a plurality of technology display devices distributed about the environment for use by occupants of the learning environment, the environment including a central area, the learning environment comprising at least first, second and third technology display devices that include first, second and third substantially flat display surfaces, respectively, for displaying information to occupants in the environment, the first, second and third displays supported in spaced radial relationship about the environment with the flat display surfaces substantially facing the central area, and at least first, second and third elongated tables that have first, second and third elongation axis, respectively, the tables arranged in spaced radial orientations around the environment with the elongation axis substantially extending toward the central area and so that open spaces are formed between adjacent tables for standing occupants, wherein the second and third elongation axis form angles with the second and third display surfaces in the range between seventy-five and ninety degrees. | 01-01-2009 |
Jason T. Barton, Canton, MI US
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20080307771 | Cold start white smoke aftertreatment protection - A method for cold start white smoke protection of a hydrocarbon after treatment device, and method of engine operation to effect the same. The method comprises a) determining the temperature of the hydrocarbon after-treatment device during cold start conditions; b) determining hydrocarbon emissions in the hydrocarbon after-treatment device; and c) modifying engine operating conditions to raise the hydrocarbon after-treatment temperature at a pre-determined rate to a temperature sufficient to permit controlled oxidation of the hydrocarbons in the hydrocarbon after treatment device. | 12-18-2008 |
20100058847 | METHOD OF ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION - The disclosure is directed to a method to determine oil consumption in an internal combustion engine that does not require extended operation of the engine in the files and is adaptable to be useful at production facilities for testing of sample engines from the line without installation of the engine into a vehicle and operating the vehicle in order to determine oil consumption of the engine during operating conditions. | 03-11-2010 |
20110138804 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ENGINE TO ADJUST TURBOCHARGER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS - A method to operate an electronically controlled internal combustion engine having an electronic central unit with memory a turbocharger and exhaust gas recirculation valve to determine performance characteristics of said variable geometric turbocharger. | 06-16-2011 |
Jason Thomas Barton, Canton, MI US
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20080236266 | Method of diagnosing turbochargers for internal combustion engines - A method for diagnosing a turbocharger ( | 10-02-2008 |
Ken Barton, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20090280552 | Methods and compositions for cancer therapy using a novel adenovirus - The invention comprises a novel virus that can kill mammalian cancer cells efficiently. The virus produces a novel protein that converts two non-toxic prodrugs into potent chemotherapeutic agents. These chemotherapeutic agents are produced locally and help the virus kill the cancer cells as well as sensitize them to radiation. In preclinical studies, the virus has proven effective at killing a variety of mammalian cancer cells either alone or when combined with prodrug therapy and/or radiation therapy. The invention may provide a safe and effective treatment for human cancer. | 11-12-2009 |
20090285783 | Methods and compositions for cancer therapy using a novel adenovirus - The invention comprises a novel virus that can kill mammalian cancer cells efficiently. The virus produces a novel protein that converts two non-toxic prodrugs into potent chemotherapeutic agents. These chemotherapeutic agents are produced locally and help the virus kill the cancer cells as well as sensitize them to radiation. In preclinical studies, the virus has proven effective at killing a variety of mammalian cancer cells either alone or when combined with prodrug therapy and/or radiation therapy. The invention may provide a safe and effective treatment for human cancer. | 11-19-2009 |
20110178282 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CANCER THERAPY USING A NOVEL ADENOVIRUS - The invention comprises a novel virus that can kill mammalian cancer cells efficiently. The virus produces a novel protein that converts two non-toxic prodrugs into potent chemotherapeutic agents. These chemotherapeutic agents are produced locally and help the virus kill the cancer cells as well as sensitize them to radiation. In preclinical studies, the virus has proven effective at killing a variety of mammalian cancer cells either alone or when combined with prodrug therapy and/or radiation therapy. The invention may provide a safe and effective treatment for human cancer. | 07-21-2011 |
Kenneth Barton, Lansing, MI US
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20090170411 | MICROPOLISHING ASSEMBLY FOR MICROPOLISHING PISTON RINGS - A flexible micropolishing machine for micropolishing a piston ring comprising an arbor for accepting at least one piston ring, a means for rotating the arbor, a flexible roller arm located adjacent the arbor, and an indexable abrasive material located between the flexible roller arm and the at least one piston ring wherein the flexible roller arm is movable toward the arbor such that flexible roller arm applies a micropolishing pressure to the indexable abrasive tape thereby micropolishing the piston ring. | 07-02-2009 |
Kira Barton, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20140322451 | ELECTROHYDRODYNAMIC JET PRINTING DEVICE WITH EXTRACTOR - A printing device includes a nozzle and an extractor. An electrostatic extraction field is generated at the extractor and at a discharge opening of the nozzle to extract polarized ink from the nozzle for deposition on a printing substrate. The extractor includes an electrically conductive portion for application of one side of a voltage potential to generate the electrostatic field. The extractor can be in the form of an extractor plate with an opening through which the extracted ink passes, or the extractor can be in the form of another nozzle. The printing device provides a directionality field that affects the trajectory of the extracted ink. The directionality field can include the electrostatic field or a gas flow field. The printing device is useful for electrohydrodynamic jet, or e-jet, printing on a non-conductive substrate. | 10-30-2014 |
Matthew J. Barton, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20120234166 | HUMIDIFIER WITH ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTION - A humidifier for treating humidified air with germicidal light is provided. The humidifier includes a water reservoir, an atomizer to atomize a supply of water, and an ultraviolet light source to expose the atomized water to germicidal light. The ultraviolet light source extends vertically within a cylindrical channel to irradiate the atomized water dissipating upwardly from the atomizer. The water reservoir can include a carbon filter and a hardness-removing module for removing containments and metal oxides from the water supply. A control panel indicates the remaining useful life of the ultraviolet light source, the carbon filter and the hardness-removing module based on historical humidifier usage and water quality levels. | 09-20-2012 |
20150090121 | HUMIDIFIER WITH ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTION - A humidifier for treating humidified air with germicidal light is provided. The humidifier includes a water reservoir, an atomizer to atomize a supply of water, and an ultraviolet light source to expose the atomized water to germicidal light. The ultraviolet light source extends vertically within a cylindrical channel to irradiate the atomized water dissipating upwardly from the atomizer. The water reservoir can include a carbon filter and a hardness-removing module for removing containments and metal oxides from the water supply. A control panel indicates the remaining useful life of the ultraviolet light source, the carbon filter and the hardness-removing module based on historical humidifier usage and water quality levels. | 04-02-2015 |
Michael E. Barton, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20130188665 | ENHANCED HV PRE-CHARGE HEATER DIAGNOSTIC DETECTION SYSTEM FOR LIQUID COOLED HV BATTERY PACKS - A system and method for determining whether a resistor in a battery circuit on an electric vehicle cannot be used as a resistive heater for heating a cooling fluid for cooling the vehicle battery, but can used as a pre-charge resistor for starting the vehicle. A temperature sensor is provided proximate the resistor within the cooling fluid. The method turns on the resistor before turning on a coolant pump and samples the temperature at sample intervals over a predetermined period of time. The method then calculates an integral or differential of the sampled temperatures and compares that value with a calibrated threshold. If the temperature value is not greater than the threshold, meaning that the temperature indicates no cooling fluid is present, the algorithm disables the resistor for heating purposes, but maintains operation of the resistor for pre-charge purposes. | 07-25-2013 |
Scott Andrew Calabrese Barton, East Lansing, MI US
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20090075335 | SELF-ASSEMBLING PROTEIN HYDROGEL WITH BIO-ACTIVE PROTEIN - Protein hydrogel monomers incorporating bio-active proteins and methods for producing the same are provided. In some embodiments, the disclosed subject matter includes a protein hydrogel monomer including a bio-active protein and two alpha helices that are adapted to interact with alpha helices on other monomers to form coiled-coil junctions. | 03-19-2009 |
20090117449 | Mixed Feed Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Modified By Semipermeable Membrane For Catalyst Layer - Electrodes are used in fuel cells for generating electricity from a mixed feed, where the mixed feed comprises a fuel portion and an oxidation portion. Fuel cells incorporating the electrodes and a method of fabricating the fuel cells are described. In some embodiments, the electrodes comprise a barrier layer ( | 05-07-2009 |