Patents by Inventor Brendan Lee
Brendan Lee has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240146099Abstract: A load shed module configured to be connected in series between a power supply and a load is disclosed. A separate load shed module is connected in series between each load and the power supply. The load shed module determines the frequency of the voltage supplied from the power supply. Based on the frequency, the load shed module determines if utility power is connected or if a generator is connected. If the generator is connected and the frequency of the voltage goes outside of a desired operating range for a preset time, the load shed module disconnects the load from the power supply. Each load shed module includes a priority setting and reconnects its corresponding load after a predetermined time corresponding to the priority setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: Generac Power Systems, Inc.Inventors: Brendan Pancheri, Greg Wischstadt, Robert Iles, Andy Phillips, Taesik Yu, Sungmin Lee
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Publication number: 20240102049Abstract: The present invention relates to gene therapy delivery and expression systems comprising at least one helper-dependent adenoviral vector containing a nucleic acid sequence encoding for proteoglycan 4 (PRG4) or a biologically active fragment thereof. The invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of at least one helper-dependent adenoviral vector containing said nucleic acid sequence encoding for proteoglycan 4 (PRG4), or a homolog thereof from any other species, or a biologically active fragment thereof. The invention also relates to the use of the novel gene therapy delivery and expression system according to the invention for use in the prevention and/or treatment of camptodactyly-arthropathy-coxa vara-pericarditis (CACP), or a musculoskeletal disorder such as a joint disorder or Joint disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Merry RUAN, Kilian GUSE, Brendan LEE
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Publication number: 20240093900Abstract: The techniques disclosed herein enable utilizing a full range of setpoint values to control a mechanical system. A machine learning model is trained with states collected from the mechanical system. Some of the states may have little to no variation, limiting exploration of possible setpoint values when training the model. To enable a more thorough exploration of possible setpoint values, the states are augmented with a fluctuating delta value that is derived from a fixed setpoint value. For example, a delta outside air temperature may be computed by subtracting outside air temperature, which fluctuates, from a fixed chilled water setpoint. A method of moments computation converts delta values inferred by the model back into absolute values. The absolute values are used to compute a regression equation that is usable by the mechanical system to compute a setpoint action for a given set of input states.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Kingsuk MAITRA, Brendan Lee BRYANT, Kence ANDERSON
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Publication number: 20240094887Abstract: Systems and methods for generation and use of intellectual-property (IP) landscaping platform architectures are disclosed. A landscaping component may be utilized to produce refined clusters of IP assets using user seeded searches in varying areas of interest, such as, for example, target technical fields, targeted publications, targeted products, and/or competitor entity portfolios. The landscaping component may be further utilized to produce an interactive graphical element including a spatial representation of the clusters of IP assets. The interactive graphical element may include various functionalities and/or information associated with the clusters of IP assets.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Michael John Tobias, Samuel Cameron Fleming, Jared Dirk Sol, Louise Janice, Luvina Bowman, Jeffrey Brendan Ryan, Scott Randolph Brewer, Lewis C. Lee
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Publication number: 20240094683Abstract: The techniques disclosed herein mitigate stochasticity when controlling a mechanical system with artificial intelligence (AI) agents. In some configurations, AI agents are created using data generated by a machine learning model. Stochasticity is segmented temporally into near term and long term, and different strategies are used to address stochasticity in the different timeframes. For example, long term stochasticity may be addressed with changes to the reward function used to train the model. Short term stochasticity may be addressed by applying a margin to the output of an AI agent. Example margins include window averaging, clamps, and statistical process control bounds. In one configuration, AI agents are regression brains that are generated from setpoints inferred by the model from environmental states. The limitations inherent to fitting a regression line to this data may result in some predicted setpoints being outside of an allowed range.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Kingsuk MAITRA, Brendan Lee BRYANT, Chris Allen PREMOE, Kence ANDERSON
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Publication number: 20240066146Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising a recombinant AAV and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The compositions have improved stability and shelf life as compared to other AAV compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2021Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicants: Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc., Pfizer Inc.Inventors: Jessica Eileen Conner, Lindsey Anne Crawford, Robert Damitz, Brendan Michael Davis, Cody Michael Hodge, Michael Leland Kimmel II, Tihami Qureshi Willard, Phillip Ramsey, Daniel Joseph Thorne, Anthony Lee Young
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Publication number: 20230381267Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure concern the treatment and/or prevention of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or its manifestations using therapeutic compositions, such as oxytocin and/or oxytocin analogues. The therapeutic compositions may decrease symptoms and/or reverse disease progression.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2021Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventor: Brendan Lee
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Publication number: 20230344803Abstract: The present invention is a computer- implemented method comprising: identifying, by one or more processors, an image of a user; generating, by the one or more processors, an altered image of the user; receiving, by the one or more processors, confirmation that the user has joined a game, and identifying the relationship between the user and the other participants in the game; altering, by the one or more processors, the other participants user interface where the user is shown with the altered image based on a known relationship with the user; and concealing, by the one or more processors, the user’s identity from the participants which do not have a relationship with the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2022Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventor: Brendan Lee Courtwright
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Patent number: 11786494Abstract: A method of modulating plasma levels of branched chain amino acids and branched chain alpha-keto acids is disclosed, wherein an ammonia scavenger compound or a salt thereof, for example phenylbutyrate or an even numbered congener thereof or a salt thereof, is administered to an individual in need thereof. In various methods, a decrease in plasma levels of branched chain amino acids and branched chain alpha-keto acids is effected to treat individuals suffering from an inborn error in metabolism of amino acids, such as Maple Syrup Urine Disease, for example.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Baylor College of MedicineInventor: Brendan Lee
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Patent number: 11746359Abstract: The present invention relates to gene therapy delivery and expression systems comprising at least one helper-dependent adenoviral vector containing a nucleic acid sequence encoding for proteoglycan 4 (PRG4) or a biologically active fragment thereof. The invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of at least one helper-dependent adenoviral vector containing said nucleic acid sequence encoding for proteoglycan 4 (PRG4), or a homolog thereof from any other species, or a biologically active fragment thereof. The invention also relates to the use of the novel gene therapy delivery and expression system according to the invention for use in the prevention and/or treatment of camptodactyly-arthropathy-coxa vara-pericarditis (CACP), or a musculoskeletal disorder such as a joint disorder or joint disease.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Baylor College of MedicineInventors: Merry Ruan, Kilian Guse, Brendan Lee
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Patent number: 11699203Abstract: Systems and methods for digital property authentication and management are disclosed. A document representing a trade secret may be requested to be registered with a trade secret registry. A document obfuscation value corresponding to the document may be generated and may be registered with a blockchain. A record of the registration may be generated for the trade secret registry. The registry may be searchable and/or offer functionality such as valuation, insurance provision, and/or verification, among other benefits and functionalities.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2019Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: AON RISK SERVICES, INC. OF MARYLANDInventors: Lewis C. Lee, Daniel Crouse, David Craig Andrews, Samuel Cameron Fleming, Samuel John Desmond, Lewis Brendan Lee
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Publication number: 20230214792Abstract: The invention resides in a blockchain-implemented method of operating a system having a device, the method comprising: using, processing and/or generating a blockchain transaction (MTx) having: one or more token-related outputs (T-UTXO), each of which represents a respective token (T) issued by a Token Issuer (TI) and specifies a) at least one of the operation, status and data that determines the configuration of the device; b) a quantity of token-related cryptocurrency (TRC) associated with the respective token (T). The operation, status and data that determines the configuration and/or status of the device can be determined from instructions on the output of a respective token's blockchain transaction. Generally, assets or resources can be tracked and/or managed using one or more blockchain transactions in which token-related outputs, representing tokens, function to determine the status of an asset.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2021Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventor: Brendan LEE
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Publication number: 20220348963Abstract: The invention relates to an adenoviral-based biological delivery and expression system for use in the treatment or prevention of osteoarthritis in human or mammalian joints by long-term inducible gene expression of human or mammalian interleukin-I receptor antagonist (IL-1 Ra) in synovial cells, comprising a helper-dependent adenoviral vector containing a nucleic acid sequence encoding for human or mammalian interleukin-I receptor antagonist (IL-I Ra), left and right inverted terminal repeats (L ITR and R ITR), the adenoviral packaging signal and non-viral, non-coding stuffer nucleic acid sequences, wherein the expression of the human or mammalian interleukin-I receptor antagonist (IL-I Ra) gene within synovial cells is regulated by an inflammation-inducible promoter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Brendan Lee, Kilian Guse, Zhechao Ruan
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Publication number: 20220282280Abstract: The present invention relates to gene therapy delivery and expression systems comprising at least one helper-dependent adenoviral vector containing a nucleic acid sequence encoding for proteoglycan 4 (PRG4) or a biologically active fragment thereof. The invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of at least one helper-dependent adenoviral vector containing said nucleic acid sequence encoding for proteoglycan 4 (PRG4), or a homolog thereof from any other species, or a biologically active fragment thereof. The invention also relates to the use of the novel gene therapy delivery and expression system according to the invention fo ruse in the prevention and/or treatment of camptodactyly-arthropathy-coxa vara-pericarditis (CACP), or a musculoskeletal disorder such as a joint disorder or joint disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Merry Ruan, Kilian Guse, Brendan Lee
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Publication number: 20220195025Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating and improving the symptoms of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) in a subject by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a binding agent that binds to transforming growth factor beta (TGF?).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicants: GENZYME CORPORATION, Baylor College of MedicineInventors: Brendan Lee, Kuber T. Sampath
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Publication number: 20220073948Abstract: The invention relates to an adenoviral-based biological delivery and expression system for use in the treatment or prevention of osteoathritis in human or mammalian joints by long-term inducible gene expression of human or mammalian interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (II-1 Ra) in synovial cells, comprising a helper-dependent adenoviral vector containing a nucleic acid sequence encoding for human or mammalian interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (II-1 Ra), left and right inverted terminal repeats (L ITR and R ITR), the adenoviral packaging signal and non-viral, non-coding stuffer nucleic acid sequences, wherein the expression of the human or mammalian interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (II-1 Ra) gene within synovial cells is regulated by an inflammation-inducible promoter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Brendan LEE, Kilian GUSE, Zhechao RUAN
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Patent number: 11230595Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating and improving the symptoms of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) in a subject by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a binding agent that binds to transforming growth factor beta (TGF?).Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2019Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignees: Genzyme Corporation, Baylor College of MedicineInventors: Brendan Lee, Kuber T. Sampath
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Publication number: 20220017923Abstract: The present invention relates to gene therapy delivery and expression systems comprising at least one helper-dependent adenoviral vector containing a nucleic acid sequence encoding for proteoglycan 4 (PRG4) or a biologically active fragment thereof. The invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of at least one helper-dependent adenoviral vector containing said nucleic acid sequence encoding for proteoglycan 4 (PRG4), or a homolog thereof from any other species, or a biologically active fragment thereof. The invention also relates to the use of the novel gene therapy delivery and expression system according to the invention for use in the prevention and/or treatment of camptodactyly-arthropathy-coxa vara-pericarditis (CACP), or a musculoskeletal disorder such as a joint disorder or joint disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicant: Baylor College of MedicineInventors: Zhechao RUAN, Kilian GUSE, Brendan LEE
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Patent number: 10765346Abstract: The ability to capture an undistorted image of the foot or foot and ankle is essential to the production of effective custom orthotics and shoes. This patent solves the problem of providing an accurate three-dimensional measurement of an undistorted foot/ankle by using a system involving the automated and controlled orbit of a point cloud capture device around the foot/ankle with the foot/ankle in a non-weight bearing position so as to capture a three-dimensional image.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2019Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Inventor: Brendan Lee Adams McLaughlin
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Publication number: 20200265530Abstract: Systems and methods for digital property authentication and management are disclosed. A document representing a trade secret may be requested to be registered with a trade secret registry. A document obfuscation value corresponding to the document may be generated and may be registered with a blockchain. A record of the registration may be generated for the trade secret registry. The registry may be searchable and/or offer functionality such as valuation, insurance provision, and/or verification, among other benefits and functionalities.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2019Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Lewis C. Lee, Daniel Crouse, David Craig Andrews, Samuel Cameron Fleming, Lewis Brendan Lee, Samuel John Desmond