Patents by Inventor Chris Ward
Chris Ward 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: 20240104985Abstract: Systems and methods for mutual authentication of a user and a container administrator computer system. A container administrator computer system receives a request from a mobile computing device for a user to access a secure container. The request includes a user identifier. The administrator system receives a first authentication factor corresponding to the user. The administrator system authenticates the user by verifying that the first authentication factor matches a first reference authentication factor associated with the user identifier. The administrator system sends a second authentication factor associated with the administrator system to a human-machine interface associated with the secure container or the mobile computing device. The administrator system receives a notification of authentication of the administrator system using the authentication factor. The administrator system transmits an unlock signal to unlock the secure container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: Darren Goetz, Chris Kalaboukis, Lisa Magana, Andrew Martinez, Uma Meyyappan, Dennis Montenegro, Marla Pacis, Timothy Ward
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Patent number: 11642487Abstract: A reusable respirator including a mask adapted for covering and conforming to the face around the nose and a mouth of a user, a strap configured to secure the mask to a face of the user, and a filter component. All components of the respirator are capable of being cleaned, disinfected and sterilized at temperatures in excess of 50° C. An outer surface of the mask is substantially smooth and wettable for easily disinfecting and is shaped with a pair of outer shield portions for housing particulate air filters. The outer shield portions each include a closeable vent through the outer surface that is adapted to provide a user seal check and direct air flow through the outer surface for filtering by the respective particulate air filter, which is adapted to filter at least 95% of airborne particles.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Applied Research Associates, Inc.Inventors: Brian K. Heimbuch, Delbert A. Harnish, Geoffrey A. Kibble, Thomas B. Stephenson, Sheila J. Nogueira-Prewitt, Christopher G. Estkowski, Johnnie H. Copley, Graham Wilson, Chris Ward
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Patent number: 11534557Abstract: According to the invention a safety device for a pre-filled syringe comprises a substantially cylindrical and hollow support body and a hollow needle shield slideably arranged relative to the support body. The support body comprises at least one resilient arm and the hollow needle shield or a needle shield assembly comprises at least one curved actuation ramp. The curved actuation ramp protrudes in a lateral direction (L) perpendicular to a central axis (A) of the safety device. The curved actuation ramp comprises a first lateral dimension (L1) at a proximal end of the needle shield and a second lateral dimension (L2) exceeding the first lateral dimension (L1) at a distal end of the needle shield. The resilient arm engages the curved actuation ramp when the needle shield is slid relative to the support body.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2019Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBHInventors: Gareth Roberts, Chris Ward, Matthew Ekman
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Publication number: 20210402545Abstract: A glassware polishing system includes a base and a wall extending upward from the base. The wall circumscribes and defines a chamber within an inner side of the wall. A first polishing head having a first spindle extends upward from the base within the chamber and has a polishing material disposed about the first spindle. A second polishing head having a second spindle extends upward from the base within the chamber and has a polishing material disposed about the second spindle. At least one motor is disposed in the base and is configured to rotate the polishing heads about vertical axes of rotation defined by the spindles. The polishing heads may simultaneously polish internal and external surfaces of the glassware when the first polishing heads are rotated by the at least one motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Adam M. Godwin, David Faherty, Chris Ward
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Publication number: 20210268135Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of disrupting cell-to-cell communication. An exemplary method comprises transmitting one or more microwave signals to a communication molecule located in an environment having a plurality of cells. The one or more microwave signals can comprise a first microwave signal and a second microwave signal. The first microwave signal can have a first frequency corresponding to frequency of a first peak in a microwave spectrum associated with rotational modes of the communication molecule. The second microwave signal can have a second frequency corresponding to a frequency of a second peak in the microwave spectrum associated with the rotational modes of the communication molecule.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: William Hunt, Kyle Spencer Davis, Michelle LaPlaca, Chris Ward, John Alexander Herrmann
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Patent number: 10983068Abstract: Systems and methods include directing limited frequencies of microwave signals toward target molecules, driving a motion of the target molecules to impact molecular recognition. In one implementation, a microwave spectra associated with the rotational modes of a target molecule is obtained. From peaks in the spectra, a mode of molecular movement is identified and a microwave signal profile is generated for driving a motion of binding portions of the molecule associated with the identified mode. Microwave signals are generated based on the signal profile for output by antennas. For example, the microwave signals can be can be used to impede the binding of quorum sensing molecules by receptors of P. aeruginosa. In one implementation, the antennas can be placed in a catheter for placement in a patient. In another implementation, the antennas can be placed in a sleeve or other device for use adjacent to the skin of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2013Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corp.Inventors: William Hunt, Kyle Spencer Davis, Michelle LaPlaca, Chris Ward, John Alexander Herrmann
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Patent number: 10960145Abstract: A drug delivery device for setting and dispensing a dose of a drug is presented having a support body having a first end defining a first opening and a second end defining a second opening and a centered outer indicator ring. A syringe barrel sealed by a stopper is slidably diposed therein along an axial direction and adapted to have an integrated needle or to be coupled with a needle assembly, wherein the syringe barrel is positioned within the support body. A needle shield is adapted to be coupled to one of the ends of the support body and slidably disposed thereon. An outer body is adapted to be coupled to the other end of the support body and slidably disposed thereon, wherein the outer indicator ring limits the movement of the outer body as well as of the needle shield.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBHInventors: Michael Harms, Verena Hofmann, Gareth Roberts, Chris Ward, Graham Wilson
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Publication number: 20210023326Abstract: A reusable respirator including a mask adapted for covering and conforming to the face around the nose and a mouth of a user, a strap configured to secure the mask to a face of the user, and a filter component. All components of the respirator are capable of being cleaned, disinfected and sterilized at temperatures in excess of 50° C. An outer surface of the mask is substantially smooth and wettable for easily disinfecting and is shaped with a pair of outer shield portions for housing particulate air filters. The outer shield portions each include a closeable vent through the outer surface that is adapted to provide a user seal check and direct air flow through the outer surface for filtering by the respective particulate air filter, which is adapted to filter at least 95% of airborne particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Brian K. Heimbuch, Delbert A. Harnish, Geoffrey A. Kibble, Thomas B. Stephenson, Sheila J. Nogueira-Prewitt, Christopher G. Estkowski, Johnnie H. Copley, Graham Wilson, Chris Ward
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Publication number: 20200360645Abstract: A reusable respirator including a mask adapted for covering and conforming to the face around the nose and a mouth of a user, a strap configured to secure the mask to a face of the user, and a filter component. All components of the respirator are capable of being cleaned, disinfected and sterilized at temperatures in excess of 50° C. An outer surface of the mask is substantially smooth and wettable for easily disinfecting and is shaped with a pair of outer shield portions for housing particulate air filters. The outer shield portions each include a closeable vent through the outer surface that is adapted to provide a user seal check and direct air flow through the outer surface for filtering by the respective particulate air filter, which is adapted to filter at least 95% of airborne particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Brian K. Heimbuch, Delbert A. Harnish, Geoffrey A. Kibble, Thomas B. Stephenson, Sheila J. Nogueira-Prewitt, Christopher G. Estkowski, Johnnie H. Copley, Graham Wilson, Chris Ward
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Patent number: 10835704Abstract: A reusable respirator including a mask adapted for covering and conforming to the face around the nose and a mouth of a user, a strap configured to secure the mask to a face of the user, and a filter component. All components of the respirator are capable of being cleaned, disinfected and sterilized at temperatures in excess of 50° C. An outer surface of the mask is substantially smooth and wettable for easily disinfecting and is shaped with a pair of outer shield portions for housing particulate air filters. The outer shield portions each include a closeable vent through the outer surface that is adapted to provide a user seal check and direct air flow through the outer surface for filtering by the respective particulate air filter, which is adapted to filter at least 95% of airborne particles.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2020Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Applied Research Associates, Inc.Inventors: Brian K. Heimbuch, Delbert A. Harnish, Geoffrey A. Kibble, Thomas B. Stephenson, Sheila J. Nogueira-Prewitt, Christopher G. Estkowski, Johnnie H. Copley, Graham Wilson, Chris Ward
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Patent number: 10744352Abstract: A semi-disposable face mask has a shaped molded base composed of silicone and/or TPE and molded forming a face seal, a filter media and a support structure that houses the shaped molded base and filter media in fluid communication allowing airflow from an environment through the filter media to the face seal.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2014Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Carl Estcourt Tucker, John Slemmen, Gareth Dyfan Evans, Garath Tudor Roberts, Chris Ward, Troy Alan Baker, Graham Peter Wilson, Robert Charles Sutton, Amy Elizabeth Quiring, Michael Parham, Nigel Holmes
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Publication number: 20200192212Abstract: A stereoscopic light recycling device is provided. A beam splitter receives image light and is positioned at an angle to a source of the image light. A phase shifting optic is positioned at an angle non-perpendicular to the image light from the beam splitter. The phase shifting optic and the beam splitter are in optical alignment and the angle of the phase sifting optic is dependent on a surface of the phase shifting optic and a distance between the source of the image light and a screen on which the image light is projected.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Chris Ward, Robert Mueller, Kirk Melby
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Patent number: 10668225Abstract: According to the invention a safety device for a pre-filled syringe comprises a substantially cylindrical and hollow support body and a hollow needle shield slideably arranged relative to the support body. The support body comprises at least one resilient arm and the hollow needle shield or a needle shield assembly comprises at least one curved actuation ramp. The curved actuation ramp protrudes in a lateral direction (L) perpendicular to a central axis (A) of the safety device. The curved actuation ramp comprises a first lateral dimension (L1) at a proximal end of the needle shield and a second lateral dimension (L2) exceeding the first lateral dimension (L1) at a distal end of the needle shield. The resilient arm engages the curved actuation ramp when the needle shield is slid relative to the support body.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBHInventors: Gareth Roberts, Chris Ward, Matthew Ekman
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Patent number: 10653850Abstract: The invention relates to a boot remover (10) for removing a protective needle boot (11) from a drug delivery device (1), wherein the boot remover (10) is arranged to engage the protective needle boot (11) when attached to the drug delivery device (1), wherein the boot remover (10) comprises a tab (10.2) extending in a distal direction (D), wherein the tab (10.2) is engageable to a packaging (13) of the drug delivery device (1). Furthermore, the invention relates to a drug delivery arrangement comprising a drug delivery device (1), a packaging (13) and the boot remover (10).Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2014Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBHInventors: Chris Ward, Gareth Roberts, Graham Wilson, Troy Baker
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Patent number: 10641220Abstract: A fluid drain off system for a fuel filter, the system comprising a float, movable together with a trigger device for a switch, such as a magnet, in response to the level of fluid contaminant, a switch arranged to be selectively triggered by the trigger device upon the fluid contaminant reaching a predetermined level, and a fluid passage configured to be selectively opened in response to the triggering of the switch to allow fluid contaminants to be drained from the filter.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: J. C. Bamford Excavators LimitedInventors: Anathan Rajagopalan, Atul Malode, Prashant Chavan, Mohammad Saifullah Khan, Chris Ward, Sanjeev Arora
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Patent number: 10571795Abstract: A stereoscopic light recycling device is provided. A beam splitter is constructed of substantially orthogonally polarizing material on which divergent image light is received and is positioned at an angle to a source of the divergent image light. A phase shifting optic includes a reflective surface coated by a phase shifting film and is positioned at an angle non-perpendicular to at least a portion of the image light from the beam splitter. The angle of the phase shifting optic is dependent on the angle of the beam splitter.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2019Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Lightspeed Design, Inc.Inventors: Chris Ward, Robert Mueller, Kirk Melby
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Patent number: 10512733Abstract: According to the invention a safety device for a pre-filled syringe comprises a substantially cylindrical and hollow support body and a hollow needle shield slideably arranged relative to the support body. The support body comprises at least one resilient arm and the hollow needle shield or a needle shield assembly comprises at least one curved actuation ramp. The curved actuation ramp protrudes in a lateral direction (L) perpendicular to a central axis (A) of the safety device. The curved actuation ramp comprises a first lateral dimension (L1) at a proximal end of the needle shield and a second lateral dimension (L2) exceeding the first lateral dimension (L1) at a distal end of the needle shield. The resilient arm engages the curved actuation ramp when the needle shield is slid relative to the support body.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2019Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GMBHInventors: Gareth Roberts, Chris Ward, Matthew Ekman
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Publication number: 20190351149Abstract: The invention relates to a boot remover (10) for removing a protective needle boot (11) from a drug delivery device (1), wherein the boot remover (10) is substantially sleeve shaped with an internal diameter and a length adapted to receive and substantially cover a needle shield (4), wherein the boot remover (10) is arranged to engage the protective needle boot (11) when attached to the drug delivery device (1). Furthermore, the invention relates to a drug delivery device (1) comprising a boot remover (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Chris Ward, Gareth Roberts, Graham Wilson, Troy Baker
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Patent number: D871306Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Inventor: Chris Ward
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Patent number: D997480Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Clear Consumer Products Group, LLCInventors: Adam M. Godwin, David Faherty, Chris Ward, Ryan Melofchik