Francis M Mess

US Patent:

8007655, Aug 30, 2011

Filed:

Jul 24, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/782199

Inventors:

Steven Danyluk - Atlanta GA, US
Francis Mess - Smyrna GA, US
Sergey Tereshko - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

Georgia Tech Research Corporation - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G01N 27/416
G01N 27/26

US Classification:

205775, 324698, 324425, 204404, 2057775, 422 53

Abstract:

A method and system for determining chemical properties of a fluid. The method and system include providing a weak electrolyte fluid, a container for the fluid, a detection method performed by a device having at least two electrodes, a detection and amplification device coupled to the electrodes and a sensed current compared to an uncontaminated, base fluid or compared to data characteristic of fluid contaminated or chemically changed in order to monitor and characterize the fluid.

US Patent:

20020126381, Sep 12, 2002

Filed:

Mar 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/799236

Inventors:

Seong Suh - Florham Park NJ, US
Francis Mess - Ellicott City MD, US
Ralph Ebbutt - Baltimore MD, US
Roy Meade - Odenton MD, US
Peter Myers - Nottingham MD, US

International Classification:

G02B005/30
G02B027/28

US Classification:

359/494000, 359/500000

Abstract:

Stacked optical structures and methods and apparatus for making them are provided. The stack has a uniform gap between adjacent structures in which (1) a mixture of adhesive and mechanical spacers and (2) an optical filler, or adhesive, is placed. Each stacked optical structure includes at least two optical substructures, each of which has a mating surface. The thickness of the gap is equal to the maximum diameter of the mechanical spacers. The mixture is distributed in the gap away from an optical axis and the optical filler is distributed in the gap such that the optical axis passes through it.

US Patent:

60559764, May 2, 2000

Filed:

Jan 29, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/015464

Inventors:

Scott Thomas Davies - Norcross GA
Francis M. Mess - Smyrna GA
Chellappan Narayanan - Alpharetta GA

Assignee:

Lucent Technologies, Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

B28D 104

US Classification:

125 1301

Abstract:

A method for preparing operative end faces of integrated circuit chips or dies utilizes a beveled cutting blade to impart a desired contact angle to the operative end faces of the chip. The method includes the steps of mounting feet on the chip, trimming the feet where necessary, mounting the chip on a fixture with tape, cutting the end faces, and removing the chip from the fixture.

US Patent:

61386596, Oct 31, 2000

Filed:

Apr 2, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/285920

Inventors:

Scott Thomas Davies - Dacula GA
Francis M. Mess - Smyrna GA

Assignee:

Lucent Technologies Inc. - Murray Hill NJ

International Classification:

B28D 704

US Classification:

125 35

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for preparing end faces of integrated circuit chips using a cutting machine having a straight blade. The apparatus is a wedge shaped block having one surface angled at the desired angle to be imparted to the end face. The one surface has an alignment member thereon for aligning the chip on the top surface, and at least one locating member at the end of the block for positioning the end of the chip relative to the cutting blade. The block has a plurality of bores therein for applying suction to hold the chip on the one surface during cutting with the blade. The method includes the steps of placing a foot or feet on the chip, placing the chip on the block and aligning it and locating it, and applying a force thereto to hold it fixedly in position.

US Patent:

20200355529, Nov 12, 2020

Filed:

Jul 29, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/942735

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
Matthew Shane Smith - Wooster OH, US
Francis M. Mess - Smyrna GA, US
Samuel Elia - Atlanta GA, US
Jorge C. Almirall - Acworth GA, US
Brian Gestner - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

c/o Reliance Worldwide Corporation - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G01F 1/66

Abstract:

A fluid manifold is capable of channeling and monitoring fluid flow within a fluid distribution system. The manifold includes one or more input lumens. Each input lumen associated with a respective inlet port. The manifold also includes a plurality of output lumens such that each output lumen is associated with a respective outlet port and at least one input lumen is coupled to two or more output lumens. The manifold also includes one or more flow sensors capable of measuring fluid flow parameters of fluid flowing through at least one of the one or more input lumens and the plurality of output lumens. In some implementations, a flow sensor can be mounted to each output lumen of the manifold.

US Patent:

20200033168, Jan 30, 2020

Filed:

Aug 9, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/536704

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
Matthew Shane Smith - Wooster OH, US
Francis M. Mess - Smyrna GA, US
Samuel Elia - Atlanta GA, US
Jorge C. Almirall - Acworth GA, US
Brian Gestner - Atlanta GA, US

Assignee:

Reliance Worldwide Corporation - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G01F 1/66

Abstract:

A fluid manifold is capable of channeling and monitoring fluid flow within a fluid distribution system. The manifold includes one or more input lumens. Each input lumen associated with a respective inlet port. The manifold also includes a plurality of output lumens such that each output lumen is associated with a respective outlet port and at least one input lumen is coupled to two or more output lumens. The manifold also includes one or more flow sensors capable of measuring fluid flow parameters of fluid flowing through at least one of the one or more input lumens and the plurality of output lumens. In some implementations, a flow sensor can be mounted to each output lumen of the manifold.

US Patent:

20190265203, Aug 29, 2019

Filed:

May 3, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/402711

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
Francis Mess - Smyrna GA, US
Clayton C. Pumphrey - Atlanta GA, US
Jorge C. Almirall - Acworth GA, US

Assignee:

Reliance Worldwide Corporation - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G01N 29/32
G01F 1/66
G01N 29/22
G01N 29/024
G01N 29/26
G01N 29/02

Abstract:

A sensor assembly is configured to mount transducers on a conduit, such as a pipe, for measuring properties of a fluid flowing in the conduit. The sensor assembly can include a sensor cradle capable of seating and maintaining a pair of transducers. The sensor assembly can include a mounting device arranged to couple the sensor cradle to the conduit such that the transducers maintained at the sensor cradle are oriented to allow transmission of ultrasonic waves traversing the conduit. The sensor assembly allows for mechanically stable coupling of the transducers to the conduit. The transducers can be fixed to the sensor cradle though an adhesive. In some implementations, the transducers can be oriented substantially orthogonal to each other.

US Patent:

20190219428, Jul 18, 2019

Filed:

Mar 25, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/364071

Inventors:

- Atlanta GA, US
Thea Knudsen - Atlanta GA, US
Francis M. Mess - Smyrna GA, US
Jeffrey L. Leaders - Mableton GA, US

Assignee:

Reliance Worldwide Corporation - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G01F 1/66
G01F 25/00
G01N 29/44
G01N 29/024

Abstract:

A fluid flow meter can include a sensor capable of transmitting a transmit signal to propagate, at least partially, through a fluid in a pipe and receiving a respective receive signal. The fluid flow meter can include a memory storing computer code instructions and a plurality of pipe type signatures associated with a plurality of pipe types. Each pipe type signature of a respective pipe type of the plurality of pipe types can include one or more characteristics of receive signals associated with that pipe type. The fluid flow meter can also include a processor communicatively coupled to the sensor and to the memory. When executing the computer code instructions, the processor can determine one or more signal features of the receive signal, and identify a pipe type of the pipe based on the one or more signal features of the receive signal and the plurality of pipe type signatures.