Jason M Wells

US Patent:

7952057, May 31, 2011

Filed:

Mar 19, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/728149

Inventors:

Marc A. Finot - Palo Alto CA, US
Jason R. Wells - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Skyline Solar, Inc. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

F24J 2/38

US Classification:

2502031, 136259, 126573, 126684

Abstract:

Concentrating solar collector systems that utilize a concentrating reflector to direct incident solar radiation to a solar receiver are described. In one aspect, the reflective surface is arranged to direct light to the receiver in a non-imaging manner in which the solar rays reflected from the opposing edges of the reflective surface are generally directed towards a central portion of the solar receiver. Rays reflected from selected central portions of the reflective surface are directed closer to the edges of the receiver than the solar rays reflected from the edges of the reflective surface. The described reflectors are generally intended for use in solar collector systems that track movements of the sun along at least one axis.

US Patent:

8049150, Nov 1, 2011

Filed:

Jan 11, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/685615

Inventors:

Eric C. Johnson - Mountain View CA, US
James L. Bilodeau - San Mateo CA, US
Jason R. Wells - San Francisco CA, US
John L. Nightingale - Portola Valley CA, US
Marc A. Finot - Palo Alto CA, US

Assignee:

Skyline Solar, Inc. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

H01L 31/052

US Classification:

2502034, 136246, 126684

Abstract:

In one embodiment, a concentrating solar energy collector, which tracks movements of the sun along one axis has a reflective trough, at least one solar receiver mounted above the reflective trough and configured so that incident sunlight striking the reflective trough is directed toward the at least one solar receiver, and a reflector extender coupled to a first end of the reflective trough and configured to capture and direct incident sunlight towards the at least one solar receiver. In another embodiment, one or more extended end reflectors is attached with a reflective trough of a solar energy collector.

US Patent:

8134104, Mar 13, 2012

Filed:

Apr 14, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/087309

Inventors:

Marc A. Finot - Palo Alto CA, US
Jason R. Wells - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Skyline Solar, Inc. - Mountain View CA

International Classification:

F24J 2/38
H01L 31/0232

US Classification:

2502031, 126694, 126601, 136259

Abstract:

Concentrating solar collector systems that utilize a concentrating reflector to direct incident solar radiation to a solar receiver are described. In one aspect, the reflective surface is arranged to direct light to the receiver in a non-imaging manner in which the solar rays reflected from the opposing edges of the reflective surface are generally directed towards a central portion of the solar receiver. Rays reflected from selected central portions of the reflective surface are directed closer to the edges of the receiver than the solar rays reflected from the edges of the reflective surface. The described reflectors are generally intended for use in solar collector systems that track movements of the sun along at least one axis.

US Patent:

8273694, Sep 25, 2012

Filed:

Jul 27, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/460955

Inventors:

Jeffrey A. Brown - San Carlos CA, US
Joseph A. Duimstra - San Carlos CA, US
Jason R. Wells - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

C10M 105/36
C12P 7/64
C07C 67/02

US Classification:

508496, 435134, 560263

Abstract:

The application provides a base stock or a lubricant composition comprising the substances derived from algae by chemical modification of algal oil, including compositions comprising estomers. Methods for obtaining the same are also provided, including chemically modifying the algal oil with a saturated fatty acid under conditions favorable to the formation of a poly-estomer.

US Patent:

8592220, Nov 26, 2013

Filed:

Oct 26, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/447143

Inventors:

H. Sam Bergh - San Mateo CA, US
Jason Wells - San Francisco CA, US
Victor Wong - San Jose CA, US
John Gallipeo - Morgan Hill CA, US
Lynn Van Erden - Pollock Pines CA, US
Anthony F. Volpe - Santa Clara CA, US
Jeffrey Maag - Belmont CA, US

Assignee:

Intermolecular, Inc. - San Jose CA

International Classification:

G01N 1/10

US Classification:

436180, 422 89, 422500, 422501

Abstract:

The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for rapid analysis of members of a combinatorial library. The apparatus includes a plurality of reactor vessels for containing individual library members, a fluid handling system that apportions a test fluid about equally between each of the vessels and a housing for enclosing the reactor vessels, the housing defining a pressure chamber, wherein the housing is configured to sustain a pressure substantially above atmospheric pressure. This allows for simultaneous screening of library members at high pressure by providing a small pressure differential on reactor components. The disclosed apparatus is especially useful for screening library members based on their ability to catalyze the conversion of fluid reactants.

US Patent:

20040232075, Nov 25, 2004

Filed:

Jan 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/769546

Inventors:

Jason Wells - Santa Clara CA, US

International Classification:

B01D065/02

US Classification:

210/636000, 210/637000, 210/321690, 210/321650, 210/650000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a process for adjusting the composition of a dispersions comprising particulate matter and a fluid medium which comprises separating the dispersion into a plurality of fractions. The present invention particularly relates to a novel apparatus comprising a filter membrane adapted for use in accordance with the process of the present invention. The present invention further relates to a process for adjusting the composition of a plurality of dispersions and a novel apparatus for use in this process.

US Patent:

20050056787, Mar 17, 2005

Filed:

Jul 28, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/900612

Inventors:

Peijun Cong - San Jose CA, US
Shenheng Guan - Palo Alto CA, US
Stephen Cypes - San Jose CA, US
Jason Wells - San Francisco CA, US
H. Bergh - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

G01J005/02

US Classification:

250343000

Abstract:

A library of material samples is provided in a condition suitable for imaging using infrared (IR) spectroscopy. The samples are provided to one or more detection cells, each of the cells including or containing a reflective surface. Preferably, for imaging, an energy source (e.g. a source of infrared radiation) provides energy to the detection cells to interact with the samples. Thereafter, images (e.g., spectra) related to the samples are created based upon the interaction.

US Patent:

20050232074, Oct 20, 2005

Filed:

Apr 20, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/110301

Inventors:

Kenneth Higashihara - Cupertino CA, US
Robert Saxton - Pleasanton CA, US
Jason Wells - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Symyx Technologies, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

B01F001/00

US Classification:

366273000, 422224000, 422225000, 422229000

Abstract:

An apparatus for parallel processing of reaction mixtures comprises a plurality of vessels for holding a plurality of reaction mixtures for processing. A plurality of vessel supports are adapted for supporting the plurality of vessels. Caps sealingly engage the vessel supports for sealing the vessels within the vessel supports. The vessels, vessel supports, and caps define reaction chambers having bearings and stirrers rotatable therein. The stirrers each comprise a spindle rotatable in a respective bearing and at least one stirring implement extending from the spindle for contacting a respective reaction mixture. The stirrers further comprise at least one magnet adapted to be subjected to a rotating magnetic field in the vessel for causing the stirrer to rotate thereby to mix the respective reaction mixture. The stirrers may further comprise a first magnetic follower, a second magnetic follower, and a flux guide for guiding magnetic flux between the first magnetic follower and the second magnetic follower, thereby creating a magnetic flux path between the stirrer and a respective one of a plurality of magnetic drivers coupled to the stirrers for rotating the stirrers within the vessels.