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John James Barnes, Hockessin, DE US

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20090217784ORE REDUCTION PROCESS AND TITANIUM OXIDE AND IRON METALLIZATION PRODUCT - The disclosure is directed to a process for producing separable iron and titanium oxides from an ore containing titanium oxide and ferric oxide, comprising: (a) forming agglomerates comprising carbon-based materials and the ore, the quantity of carbon of the agglomerates being sufficient for, at an elevated temperature, reducing ferric oxide to ferrous oxide and forming a ferrous oxide-rich molten slag, (b) introducing the agglomerates onto a carbon bed of a moving hearth furnace; (c) heating the agglomerates in the moving hearth furnace to a temperature sufficient for reducing and melting the agglomerates to produce a ferrous oxide-rich molten slag; (d) metallizing the ferrous oxide of the molten slag by reaction of the ferrous oxide and the carbon of the carbon bed at a furnace temperature sufficient for maintaining the slag in a molten state; and (e) solidifying the slag after metallization of the ferrous oxide to form a matrix of titanium oxide-rich slag having a plurality of metallic iron granules distributed there through; and (f) separating the metallic iron granules from the slag, the slag comprising greater than 85% titanium dioxide based on the entire weight of the matrix after separation of the metallic iron. The disclosure is also directed to a metallization product of a ferrous oxide-rich molten slag.09-03-2009
20090304559METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING A NITROGEN OXIDE, AND CONTROL THEREOF - Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for reducing a nitrogen oxide, and the control thereof.12-10-2009
20100004110Method for Making Glass Frit Powders Using Aerosol Decomposition - The invention relates to a corrosion resistant reactor tube, method for providing a passivating or corrosion resistant coating to the inside of the reactor tube, and a method of making high bismuth glass powders using the corrosion resistant reactor tube.01-07-2010
20100237280ORE REDUCTION PROCESS USING CARBON BASED MATERIALS HAVING A LOW SULFUR CONTENT AND TITANIUM OXIDE AND IRON METALLIZATION PRODUCT THEREFROM - The disclosure is directed to a process for producing separable iron and titanium oxides from an ore comprising titanium oxide and iron oxide, comprising: (a) forming agglomerates comprising carbon-based material and the ore, the quantity of carbon of the agglomerates being at least sufficient for forming a ferrous oxide-containing molten slag, at an elevated temperature; (b) introducing the agglomerates onto a bed of carbon-based material in a moving hearth furnace, wherein the carbon-based materials used for both the agglomerates and the bed have a low sulfur content; (c) heating the agglomerates in the moving hearth furnace to a temperature sufficient for liquefying the agglomerates to produce a liquid comprising ferrous oxide-containing slag; (d) metallizing the ferrous oxide of the slag by reaction of the ferrous oxide and the carbon of the carbon bed at a furnace temperature sufficient for maintaining the slag in a liquid state; (e) solidifying the slag after metallization of the ferrous oxide to form a matrix of titanium oxide-rich slag having a plurality of metallic iron granules distributed there through; and (f) separating the metallic iron granules from the slag, the slag comprising greater than 85% titanium dioxide based on the entire weight of the matrix after separation of the metallic iron. The disclosure is also directed to a metallization product of a ferrous oxide-rich molten slag.09-23-2010
20100285326ORE REDUCTION PROCESS AND TITANIUM OXIDE AND IRON METALLIZATION PRODUCT - The disclosure is directed to a process for producing separable iron and titanium oxides from an ore containing titanium oxide and ferric oxide, comprising: (a) forming agglomerates comprising carbon-based materials and the ore, the quantity of carbon of the agglomerates being sufficient for, at an elevated temperature, reducing ferric oxide to ferrous oxide and forming a ferrous oxide-rich molten slag, (b) introducing the agglomerates onto a carbon bed of a moving hearth furnace; (c) heating the agglomerates in the moving hearth furnace to a temperature sufficient for reducing and melting the agglomerates to produce a ferrous oxide-rich molten slag; (d) metallizing the ferrous oxide of the molten slag by reaction of the ferrous oxide and the carbon of the carbon bed at a furnace temperature sufficient for maintaining the slag in a molten state; and (e) solidifying the slag after metallization of the ferrous oxide to form a matrix of titanium oxide-rich slag having a plurality of metallic iron granules distributed there through; and (f) separating the metallic iron granules from the slag, the slag comprising greater than 85% titanium dioxide based on the entire weight of the matrix after separation of the metallic iron. The disclosure is also directed to a metallization product of a ferrous oxide-rich molten slag.11-11-2010
20120064371REFRACTORY LINING FOR TITANIUM ORE BENEFICIATION - The disclosure relates to a refractory which is resistant to corrosion which degrades the refractory during titanium-ore beneficiation in a furnace, particularly a rotary hearth furnace. In particular, the disclosure relates to a layered refractory lining for a furnace, for use in a titanium ore beneficiation process wherein a titanium oxide-rich molten slag is formed, comprising: 03-15-2012

Patent applications by John James Barnes, Hockessin, DE US

John James Cousins, Iii, Albuquerque, NM US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130089838Food safety and risk analyzer - Disclosed is a system and methods for gathering, analyzing, querying, and providing food safety and risk profile information to end-users via a central or distributed database across a variety of communications modes. It is a computer based system providing the ability for the user to remotely query the database of food safety information and deliver a risk profile and analysis of the food items to the user via a mobile handset such as a Smartphone, Digital Personal Assistant (PDA), tablet, or computer. The database content on food safety is developed through intelligence gathering around the world, historical analysis of food borne pathogen and illness cases and their origins and provenance, and criteria and analytic processes to characterize and rate food risk. The invention also includes analytic techniques to derive predictive indicators of potential food safety threats and risks, and techniques for gathering and analyzing historical query information for system learning.04-11-2013

John James Degnan, Iii, Annapolis, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110051121TELESCOPE WITH A WIDE FIELD OF VIEW INTERNAL OPTICAL SCANNER - A telescope with internal scanner utilizing either a single optical wedge scanner or a dual optical wedge scanner and a controller arranged to control a synchronous rotation of the first and/or second optical wedges, the wedges constructed and arranged to scan light redirected by topological surfaces and/or volumetric scatterers. The telescope with internal scanner further incorporates a first converging optical element that receives the redirected light and transmits the redirected light to the scanner, and a second converging optical element within the light path between the first optical element and the scanner arranged to reduce an area of impact on the scanner of the beam collected by the first optical element.03-03-2011

John James Demonica, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100086120SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CALL CENTER ROUTING - Systems and methods for routing calls received by a call center are provided. One or more performance metrics for ranking call center agents may be determined, and a plurality of call center agents may be ranked based at least in part on the one or more performance metrics. A call may be received and a determination may be made of one of the plurality of call center agents to route the received call to. The determination may be based at least in part on the rankings and respective utilization of the plurality of call center agents. The received call may be routed to the one of the plurality of call center agents.04-08-2010

John James Dyreby, Berkeley, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100147347METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR HYBRID THERMAL SOLAR MODULE - A solar module assembly and method. The assembly comprises a substantially transparent or semi-transparent surface provided on a first substrate member. The assembly includes an absorber material overlying a second substrate member. A spacing is provided between the semi-transparent surface of the first substrate and the second substrate, which has a first side and a second side. In a specific embodiment, the assembly has a fluid transport region disposed within a vicinity of either the first side or the second side of the second substrate. In a preferred embodiment, the assembly has a photovoltaic device configured from at least the absorber material to generate electrical energy and a thermal energy device configured from at least the absorber material to generate thermal energy using the a fluid provided in the fluid transport region.06-17-2010

John James Fitzgerald, Jr., St James, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130022687TOPICAL TRANSDERMAL METHOD FOR DELIVERING NUTRIENTS THROUGH THE SKIN FOR EXPEDITED WOUND HEALING - The present invention proposes a cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparation that comprises a mixture of nutritional related co-factors synergistically combined and applied as a topical/transdermal surfactant. Said surfactant formula invokes a precise ordered and sequential synchrony within the treated area initiating the bodies' own natural biological and healing circadia. Said surfactant formula has the ability to regulate an inflammation response and infuse required nutrients for cellular repair at the treated area. The specific ingredients serve as a co-synergist for a clearly defined series of cascading biochemical loops that substantiate the use of each individual ingredient. The concert of regulation of an inflammation response coupled with infused nutritional co-factors and cascading biochemical loops yields a modulation of both chronic and acute inflammation or repair of injured tissue and joints as a result of injury, stress or disease.01-24-2013

John James Gizzarelli, Jr., Port Saint Lucie, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110018229Passenger comfort strap, used on motorized and or non-motorized devices. Biker buddy comfort strap - A strap assembly that is not attached to a motorcycle, or any other gas or diesel powered device, or non-powered device for example a horse, bull , etc. The strap assembly attaches to the driver by means of two steel o-rings which are slid through the drivers belt and must be positioned behind the drivers front belt loops. The strap then must be slid through each steel o-ring which are located behind each front belt loop of drivers pants and be positioned so center portion of strap is in between both front belt loops. The end loops must be located on either side of drivers waist area extending rearwardly, allowing the passenger to grasp outside perimeter of each loop. Entire strap is made from flexible components to ensure a comfortable position for the driver and passenger.01-27-2011

John James Mcencroe, Golden, CO US

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20110084007Pure Sip - The “Pure Sip” system will reliably address biological, as well as chemical, contamination in the distribution system after treatment at a central purification facility. The Public water supply industry relies heavily on the “multiple barrier” approach in the protection of public health; the “Pure Sip” Point of Use (POU) treatment unit/system is a logical, economical, and effective, addition to the water industry's traditional “multiple barrier” treatment strategy. The unique “Pure Sip” system incorporates 10 micron and 1.0 micron filtration, activated carbon adsorption, and 12V UV primary disinfection, in a portable countertop unit.04-14-2011

John James Nyholt, Seabrook, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120285249LINEARLY-TRAVELLING ULTRASONIC PROBE MOUNT AND METHODS FOR USE - A device for conducting an ultrasonic inspection of an object of interest comprises a base member. In addition, the device comprises a track coupled to the base member. Further, the device comprises a carriage moveably coupled to the track. Still further, the device comprises a drive system coupled to the carriage and configured to move the carriage linearly along the track. Moreover, the device comprises an ultrasonic probe coupled to the carriage.11-15-2012
20120287756PIVOTING ULTRASONIC PROBE MOUNT AND METHODS FOR USE - A device for conducting ultrasonic inspections comprises a base. In addition, the device comprises a probe housing pivotally coupled to the base with a suspension system. Further, the device comprises an ultrasonic probe disposed within the probe housing and configured to transmit ultrasonic signals. The suspension system is configured to permit the probe housing to pivot relative to the base to transmit ultrasonic signals in a plurality of directions.11-15-2012

John James Petell, Riverside, RI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120013088Performance pick - A specially formed cylindrical disc to be utilized on the Pic® inline figure skate, U.S. Pat. No. 5,738,360, to allow for jumps and spins in the sport of inline figure skating. The performance pick disc is made of molded rubber or synthetic material. The purpose of the performance pick is to provide enhanced spins, jumps, and footwork common in the sport of inline figure skating. The continuous curved shape of the performance pick discs outer edges provides a toe-in angle of between 0 and 22 degrees, the optimal angle being between 5 and 12 degrees for jumps and 0 to 5 degrees for spins. In a variation, the outer edges are slanted at an angle between 20 and 45 degrees on both sides continuously around the cylindrically formed disc to provide an optimal surface for push offs common in inline figure skating maneuvers.01-19-2012

John James Rippeth, Suffolk GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110074450Method for Measuring Target Component in Erythrocyte-Containing Specimen - [Object] To provide a method for measuring a target component in an erythrocyte-containing specimen with high reliability while suppressing the influence of the Ht value of the specimen.03-31-2011

John James Saveker, Birmingham GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100068087METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MIXING POWDERY SUBSTANCES, PARTICULARLY FOR MANUFACTURE OF METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE (MMC) MATERIALS - A blender apparatus (03-18-2010

John James Shedletsky, Iii, San Francisco, CA US

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20110196723Virtual Arbitration System and Method - A three-dimensional virtual world is provided and includes an avatar representing an accusing party in an infringement case over one or more three-dimensional game objects, an avatar representing an accused party in the infringement case, a virtual space arena containing the objects in dispute, a jury box containing avatars representing a jury assembled to preside over the infringement case, and an avatar representing a judge for instructing the jury and for rendering a judgment in the case based on jury input. The jury observes the objects and object functionalities through demonstration of the objects in the virtual arena and supplies an opinion relative to the likeness of the objects to one another according to instruction given by the judge and wherein the judge renders a verdict based on statistical analysis of the opinions collected from the jury.08-11-2011
20120215655Method for Sorting and Displaying Items in a Virtual Catalog - A computing appliance is provided and includes a processor, an Internet interface, a data store containing virtual catalog items for service through a website, and software executing from a machine-readable physical medium causing the computing appliance to record the number of impressions of each of the items that has occurred over a defined period, record the number of sales of each of items that has occurred over the defined period, calculate the average sales price for each of the items for the defined period, multiply the average sales price by the number of sales calculated previously for each item, divide the total sales figure derived for each item by the total number of impressions calculated for that item over the defined period deriving a revenue contribution value for each item, and in response to a request to display items, serving the items included in the request according to highest revenue contribution value.08-23-2012

John James Skehel, London GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090265114Influenza virus neuraminidase crystal structure and their use thereof - The invention relates to crystals of the influenza virus neuraminidase protein, their structures and their use.10-22-2009

John James Soraghan, Glasgow GB

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20090012727Detecting Partial Discharge in High Voltage Cables - A method for detecting partial discharge events comprising analysing an output from the cable using one or more substantially shift invariant wavelet transforms, and using the analysed signal to identify one or more peaks associated with a partial discharge. Preferably, the shift invariant transform is a stationary wavelet transform (SWT).01-08-2009

John James Wlassich, Boston, MA US

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20110258855Shaving Razor - A shaving razor has a housing joined to a handle, one or more blades mounted in the housing and a light source. The light source projects a defined image of a line segment indicating the exact location of a blade edge on the skin of a user enabling the user to properly align the blade edge on the skin during shaving.10-27-2011

John James Wubker, Lindenhurst, IL US

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20120082336EARPHONE SLEEVE ASSEMBLY HAVING INTEGRAL BARRIER - An apparatus for blocking materials from entering the sound port of an earphone, while simultaneously allowing sound to pass through unaffected is disclosed. In an earphone having an elongated nozzle with a central opening adapted to transmit sound, a removable or replaceable a sleeve assembly having a wax guard or barrier is formed integral with the ear sleeve assembly. The barrier is mounted in a stem and is adapted to prevent materials from entering the central opening of the earphone nozzle. The stem is also adapted to receive the sleeve over its body. The sleeve can be cylindrical or tapered in shape, and the sleeve can be adapted to aid in blocking ambient noise. The barrier, the stem, and the sleeve can all be formed as an integral one-piece assembly, and the entire one-piece assembly can be adapted to be changed by the user.04-05-2012

John James Zaunders, New South Wales AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090221005METHOD FOR DETECTING ANTIGEN SPECIFIC OR MITOGEN-ACTIVATED T CELLS - The present invention comprises a method for the quantitative or qualitative detection of antigen-specific CD4+ T cells and/or CD8+ T cells in a subject, said method comprising quantitatively or qualitatively detecting the expression of cell surface marker CD25 and one or more of cell surface markers CD134 and CD137 in a suitable lymphocyte-containing sample from said subject in response to exposure to an antigen. A method for determining the immunocompetence of a subject and a method for isolating antigen-specific CD4+ and/or CD8+ T cells is also disclosed.09-03-2009
20100028865Method for Identifying Regulatory T Cells - The present invention relates to methods and kits for identifying, quantifying and isolating regulatory T cells, to methods and kits for diagnosing or monitoring autoimmune diseases, immunoinflammatory diseases, allergic diseases, predispositions thereto, infectious diseases, cancer, cancer treatment and/or organ transplantation based on regulatory T cell quantity, to methods and kits for predicting responses to therapy for autoimmune diseases, immunoinflammatory diseases, allergic diseases, predispositions thereto, infectious diseases, cancer and/or organ transplantation based on regulatory T cell quantity, and to methods and kits for therapy using isolated regulatory T cells.02-04-2010

John James Zaunders, Kingsford AU

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20110229448 METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING ANTIGEN-SPECIFIC REGULATORY T CELLS - A method of identifying an antigen-specific regulatory T cell (Treg) from a subject is discussed wherein the method comprises quantitatively or qualitatively detecting co-expression of each of cell markers CD4, CD25 and CD134, or alternatively, N each of cell markers CD8, CD25 and CD137, as well as one or more cell markers selected from the group of Treg cell markers consisting of CD39, CD73, CD127, CTLA-4 and Foxp3 on a cell in a suitable lymphocyte-containing sample from the subject in response to exposure to a target antigen. Also discussed are methods of isolating and expanding the identified antigen-specific Treg population, which may permit antigen-specific Treg cell therapy.09-22-2011
20110318749METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING REGULATORY T CELLS - The present invention relates to methods and kits for identifying, quantifying and isolating regulatory T cells, to methods and kits for diagnosing or monitoring autoimmune diseases, immunoinflammatory diseases, allergic diseases, predispositions thereto, infectious diseases, cancer, cancer treatment and/or organ transplantation based on regulatory T cell quantity, to methods and kits for predicting responses to therapy for autoimmune diseases, immunoinflammatory diseases, allergic diseases, predispositions thereto, infectious diseases, cancer and/or organ transplantation based on regulatory T cell quantity, and to methods and kits for therapy using isolated regulatory T cells.12-29-2011