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Andrew Poss, Kenmore, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110112002METHODS OF CLEANING COMPONENTS HAVING INTERNAL PASSAGES - Methods are provided for cleaning a component having internal passages. A method includes contacting the component with an aqueous hydrogen fluoride solution without agitating the solution for a time period in a range of about 20 minutes to about an hour to dissolve a solid piece of blockage material blocking at least a portion of the internal passages, the aqueous hydrogen fluoride solution comprising, by volume, about 40 percent to about 60 percent hydrogen fluoride and optionally, a corrosion inhibitor, and the blockage material comprising a silicate and rinsing the component with water to remove at least a portion of the aqueous hydrogen fluoride solution from surfaces of the component defining at least a portion of the internal passages.05-12-2011

Andrew J. Poss, Kenmore, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080199408Azeotropic fumigant compositions of methyl iodide - Azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of methyl iodide and at least one fluorocarbon or hydrofluorocarbon such as 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa). The compositions are present as a gas, at temperatures of about 30° C. or below. The inventive compositions serve as a non-ozone-depleting gaseous fumigant which is useful in a variety of applications, in place of methyl bromide. These compositions serve as a drop-in replacement for gaseous methyl bromide, providing the benefits of a methyl iodide fumigant while also utilizing existing methyl bromide equipment.08-21-2008
20090041677AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF 1-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE AND METHYL IODIDE - An azeotropic or azeotrope-like composition comprising a mixture of methyl iodide, 1-chloro-3,3,3,-trifluoropropene, and optionally one or more of fluorocarbons and/or hydrofluorocarbons. The compositions are present as a gas, at temperatures of about 30° C. or below. The inventive compositions serve as a non-ozone-depleting gaseous fumigant which is useful in a variety of applications, in place of methyl bromide. These compositions serve as a drop-in replacement for gaseous methyl bromide, providing the benefits of a methyl iodide fumigant while also utilizing existing methyl bromide equipment.02-12-2009
20090269478CARRIER SOLVENT FOR FINGERPRINT FORMULATIONS - A method and composition for transforming a latent physiological biometric into a visible physiological biometric are provided, the method comprising: providing a latent biometric disposed on a surface of an article, wherein said biometric comprises at least one eccrine-derived compound; contacting said latent biometric with a developing solution, wherein said developing solution comprises at least one imaging reagent selected from ninhydrin and 1,8-diazafluoren-9-one and a carrier solvent comprising at least one C10-29-2009
20100081570HERBICIDE COMPOSITIONS - Chloropentafluoropropene is employed as a herbicide for the effective control of undesirable spermatophyte growth.04-01-2010

Patent applications by Andrew J. Poss, Kenmore, NY US

Andrew J. Poss, Morristown, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120168663COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS COMPRISING TRIFLUORONITROMETHANE - Disclosed are heat transfer fluids which possess a highly desirable and unexpectedly superior combination of properties, and heat transfer systems and methods based on these fluids. The heat transfer fluid comprise from about 30 to about 70 percent, on a molar basis, of carbon dioxide (CO2) and from about 30 to about 70 percent, on a molar basis, of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), preferably HFC having one to two carbon atoms, and even more preferably trans-1,1,1,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFC-32). The preferred fluids of the present invention have a vapor pressure of at least about 100 psia at 40?F and are also preferably not azeotropic.07-05-2012

Andrew Joseph Poss, Kenmore, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100135914AZEOTROPIC FUMIGANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING PESTS - A fumigant composition including an azeotropic mixture of methyl iodide and sulfuryl fluoride; and a method of controlling at least one target insect species including treating a target space with a composition including an azeotropic mixture of methyl iodide and sulfuryl fluoride by applying an amount of the composition to the target space that is effective to kill a substantial portion of the target insect species in multiple development stages.06-03-2010
20110252694COMPOSITIONS FOR DRIP FUMIGATION - Soil fumigation compositions are provided herein that include methyl iodide, at least one fluorocarbon or hydrofluorocarbon, at least one surfactant, and water. The fumigant can be produced by combining the water and surfactant with an initial mixture that is an azeotropic or azeotrope-like mixture of methyl iodide and at least one fluorocarbon or hydrofluorocarbon. The fumigant compositions can be utilized in drip fumigation processes, and have increased volatility as compared to methyl iodide alone, which can reduce the risk of water contamination when utilizing methyl iodide as a fumigant.10-20-2011
20110288346PROCESS FOR CIS 1,1,1,4,4,4-HEXAFLUORO-2-BUTENE - Disclosed is a process for preparing cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoropropene comprising the steps of (a) reacting CCl11-24-2011
20110288348PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF HEXAFLUORO-2-BUTYNE - Disclosed is a process for making hexafluoro-2-butyne comprising the steps of: (a) providing a composition comprising CF11-24-2011
20110288349PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FLUORINATED ALKENES - The present invention provides a method for the preparation of suitable chlorofluorocarbon and hydrochlorofluorocarbon materials or chlorofluorocarbon and hydrochlorofluorocarbon alkene and alkyne intermediates which serve as useful feedstock for fluorination and reduction to cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene. Also presented is a continuous process for the production of cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene from the alkene and alkyne intermediates.11-24-2011
20110288350PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF FLUORINATED CIS-ALKENE - Disclosed is a process for the preparation of fluorine-containing olefins comprising contacting a chlorofluoroalkane with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst at a temperature sufficient to cause replacement of the chlorine substituents of the chlorofluoroalkane with hydrogen to produce a fluorine-containing olefin. Also disclosed are catalyst compositions for the hydrodechlorination of chlorofluoroalkanes comprising copper metal deposited on a support, and comprising palladium deposited on calcium fluoride, poisoned with lead and reducing the in the presence or absence of a dehydrochlorination catalyst under conditions effective to form a product stream comprising cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (HFO-1336).11-24-2011
20120064208AZEOTROPIC POST-HARVEST FUMIGATION COMPOSITIONS OF METHYL IODIDE - The present technology relates to fumigant compositions and fumigation processes, and particularly to processes for the fumigation of perishable products. The fumigant compositions comprise an azeotropic and azeotrope-like composition of methyl iodide and at least one fluorocarbon or hydrofluorocarbon. The fumigation methods include providing a fumigant composition and applying the fumigant composition to a perishable product.03-15-2012

Patent applications by Andrew Joseph Poss, Kenmore, NY US

Christa Poss, St. Charles, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120008259AUDIO VISUAL ALARM HOUSING - An audio visual alarm device that can adapt to a familial look is provided. The audio visual alarm device can include an alarm housing having a footprint of a first shape, and a cover housing having a footprint of a second shape. The alarm housing can include circuitry for operating the audio visual alarm device, and the second shape can be different from the first shape. The cover housing can be configured to accommodate the alarm housing and affix to the alarm housing to give the alarm housing an appearance corresponding to the second shape. At least one portion of the alarm housing can protrude through the cover housing.01-12-2012

Glen T. Poss, Nine Mile Falls, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120034350Microwave Oven for Roasting Low Moisture Foods - A roasting oven includes an enclosure coupled to a source of microwave RF energy, an operable door for sealing the enclosure for RF, the operable door having a viewing aperture which prevents the escape of RF from inside the chamber. A rotating support has an axis which is perpendicular to the viewing aperture such that the progress of roasting may be viewed through the viewing aperture and into a food container placed in the rotating support. The applied power of the microwave RF source and the rotational velocity of the rotating support are selected to provide uniform or wide spectrum roasting of the food item. A roasting profile may include a roasting interval during which the microwave RF source and rotating support are both energized, and subsequently a cool-down interval where the microwave RF source is disabled and the rotating support continues to rotate.02-09-2012

James A. Poss, Bainbridge Island, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110137484ELECTRICALLY-POWERED PROGRAMMABLE PACKAGE DEPOSIT ENCLOSURE - A package deposit enclosure designed for public use is powered by an efficient storage battery and photovoltaic cell array. These unique features allow the package deposit enclosure to be placed in locations where no power is available, but where there is frequent human traffic. Sensing and wireless data communication features allow the unit to be emptied less often than typical package delivery enclosures. Wireless communication also allows users' access to real-time information. On board power enables other functions, such as lighting and audio, to enhance device functionality.06-09-2011

Kenneth D. Poss, Chapel Hill, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080227738Compositions and methods for cell dedifferentiation and tissue regeneration - The present invention provides methods and compositions to dedifferentiate a cell. The ability of the methods and compositions of the present invention to promote the dedifferentiation of differentiated cells, including terminally differentiated cells, can be used to promote regeneration of tissues and organs in vivo. The ability of the methods and compositions of the present invention to promote the dedifferentiation of differentiated cells, including terminally differentiated cells, can further be used to produce populations of stem or progenitor cells which can be used to promote regeneration of tissues and/or organs damaged by injury or disease. Accordingly, the present invention provides novel methods for the treatment of a wide range of injuries and diseases that affect many diverse cell types.09-18-2008

Kirtland G. Poss, Marblehead, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110171136OPTICAL IMAGING PROBES - This invention relates to optical imaging probes and the use of such probes for diagnosing and monitoring disease, and disease treatment. The optical imaging probes of the current invention can be used to identify and characterize normal and diseased tissues with regards to altered metabolic activity.07-14-2011

Kirtland G. Poss, Bedford, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100074847Chromophore Probes for Optical Imaging - Chromophore probes that are capable of being taken up by, retained by or bound to a biocompatible molecule to form an imaging construct are provided. Various activation strategies of the resulting imaging construct are also provided.03-25-2010

Michael A. Poss, Muscle Shoals, AL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120073182MULTI ARM FISHING RIG WITH FLEXIBLE ARMS - A multi-arm fishing rig with flexible arms has been developed. The fishing rig includes a head that connects to a fishing line and multiple arms that connect to the head. The arms are suitable for attaching bait to each individual arm. The arms are also made of a flexible material that allows each arm to be adjusted in a position relative to the other arms and to retain the position while in use.03-29-2012

Michael A. Poss, Lawrenceville, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080275090AMINO-BENZAZOLES AS P2Y1 RECEPTOR INHIBITORS WITH PYRIDINE RING AND HETEROCYCLIC COMPONENTS - The present invention provides novel amino-benzazoles and analogues thereof, which are selective inhibitors of the human P2Y11-06-2008

Patent applications by Michael A. Poss, Lawrenceville, NJ US

Mitchell J. Poss, Antioch, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090218290MACROMOLECULAR KETOALDEHYDES - Methods of producing macromolecular compositions and using same are provided. The method includes preparing a resin material; forming an acetyl group on the resin material; and oxidizing the acetyl group via a one-step reaction including reacting a sulfoxide and an acid with the acetyl group to form a ketoaldehyde group. The macromolecular compositions are capable of removing an effective amount of one or more constituents from a physiological solution, such as urea during dialysis therapy.09-03-2009

Randy A. Poss, Fond Du Lac, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100039391JOGBOX FOR A COORDINATE MEASURING MACHINE - Coordinate measuring machines typically include a jogbox that allows an operator to control movements of a probe with a joystick and dedicated buttons. By facilitating advanced interaction between the jogbox and the dimensional metrology application, the jogbox may be used to control most or all of the functional aspects of the dimensional metrology application, including, in some instances, control of the coordinate measuring machine. The jogbox may include an adaptability of communications protocol such that it may interact with any one of a number of types or brands of coordinate measuring machines. A dynamic and flexible display and/or user input system may be employed to facilitate the use of a single jogbox with different systems. Further, the inherent flexibility of various jogbox embodiments disclosed herein may allow different categories of users to select and/or customize a jogbox interface.02-18-2010

Thomas A. Poss, St. Louis Park, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100280363Electromagnetic Navigation of Medical Instruments for Cardiothoracic Surgery - The present invention provides devices, instruments, systems, and methods to navigate medical instruments within the thoracic cavity. More specifically, the present invention provides a navigation system comprising medical instruments having electromagnetic tracking functionality and the integration of previously acquired imaging into a user interface of the navigation system.11-04-2010