Patents by Inventor Christine Smith
Christine Smith 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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Patent number: 9238076Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides, and methods of forming and using said compositions, for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides. The sustained release compositions of this invention comprise a biocompatible polymer having dispersed therein, a biologically active polypeptide and a sugar.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2013Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignees: Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, LLCInventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Yeoh, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Mark Fineman, Christine Smith, John Ong, David M. Lokensgard, Henry R. Costantino
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Patent number: 8455186Abstract: A method of determining the presence or absence of a target microorganism in a sample to be tested, the method comprising: combining with the sample an amount of bacteriophage capable of attaching to the target microorganism to create a bacteriophage exposed sample, and a substance which enhances bacteriophage amplification or sensitivity; providing conditions to the bacteriophage-exposed sample sufficient to allow the bacteriophage to infect the microorganism; and assaying the bacteriophage-exposed sample to detect the presence or absence of a bacteriophage marker to determine the presence or absence of the target microorganism.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2008Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: MicroPhage™ IncorporatedInventors: Jonathan Drew Smith, Jon C. Rees, Duane Bush, Breanna Leigh Dreiling, Maria Izzo, Breanna Christine Smith, Bernard Sportmann, Tiffany Steinmark, Richard Proctor
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Publication number: 20130116581Abstract: This invention relates to a roll of pre-cut disposable protective covers for blood pressure cuffs provided in a continuous web of pre-cut disposable protective covers for sphygmomanometers formed from one inner layer of water impermeable material and another layer of absorbent material, and methods of preventing the spread of infection by the use of the disposable protective covers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventors: Sean D. Smith, Christine A. Smith, Nancy T. Lord
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Publication number: 20120296309Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for mixing a formulation containing two or more constituents, such as a drug product and a diluent. The devices have a chamber for securing a container of the drug product. Various embodiments are presented. In one embodiment the device has two or more sides connected by a hinge, the two or more sides defining the chamber between them, and a handle for grasping and manipulating the device. In another embodiment the device has a housing with two or more side bars defining the chamber, the container being visible from outside the housing between the side bars and having a stopping element at the distal end, and a handle having two arms for grasping.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventors: Christine Smith, Rey Halili, Hong Qi
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Patent number: 8293871Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides, and methods of forming and using said compositions, for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides. The sustained release compositions of this invention comprise a biocompatible polymer having dispersed therein, a biologically active polypeptide and a sugar.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2005Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignees: Alkernnes Pharma Ireland Limited, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Yeoh, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Henry R. Costantino, Christine Smith, David M. Lokensgard, Mark Fineman, John Ong
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Patent number: 8216780Abstract: A method of determining the presence or absence of a target microorganism in a sample to be tested, the method comprising: (a) combining with the sample an amount of bacteriophage capable of attaching to the target microorganism to create a bacteriophage-exposed sample; (b) providing conditions to the bacteriophage-exposed sample sufficient to allow the bacteriophage to attach to the target microorganism while inhibiting phage replication in a potentially cross-reactive, non-target microorganism; and (c) assaying the bacteriophage-exposed sample to detect the presence or absence of a bacteriophage marker to determine the presence or absence of the target microorganism; wherein the amount of the bacteriophage is between 10% to 70% of the threshold number of bacteriophage that the assay can detect, or between 1×106 pfu/mL and 7×106 pfu/mL.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2009Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: MicroPhage (TM) IncorporatedInventors: Jonathan Drew Smith, Breanna Leigh Dreiling, Breanna Christine Smith, John H. Wheeler
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Patent number: 8147477Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for mixing a formulation containing two or more constituents, such as a drug product and a diluent. The devices have a chamber for securing a container of the drug product. Various embodiments are presented. In one embodiment the device has two or more sides connected by a hinge, the two or more sides defining the chamber between them, and a handle for grasping and manipulating the device. In another embodiment the device has a housing with two or more side bars defining the chamber, the container being visible from outside the housing between the side bars and having a stopping element at the distal end, and a handle having two arms for grasping.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Christine Smith, Rey Halili, Hong Qi
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Publication number: 20120020925Abstract: The invention relates to products, processes, and therapeutic methods for restoring blood flow to tissues at risk of becoming or being ischemic by inducing angiogenesis and/or vasculogenesis in tissues in need thereof by administering endothelial colony forming cells alone or in combination with other cell types and/or agents. In one aspect, the invention is useful for inducing angiogenesis and/or vasculogenesis in patients with ischemic disease including ischemic heart disease, and other ischemic vascular disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventors: Robert I. Grove, Christine Smith-Steinhart, Paul A. Hyslop
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Publication number: 20100196877Abstract: A method of determining the presence or absence of a target microorganism in a sample to be tested, the method comprising: combining with the sample an amount of bacteriophage capable of attaching to the target microorganism to create a bacteriophage exposed sample, and a substance which enhances bacteriophage amplification or sensitivity; providing conditions to the bacteriophage-exposed sample sufficient to allow the bacteriophage to infect the microorganism; and assaying the bacteriophage-exposed sample to detect the presence or absence of a bacteriophage marker to determine the presence or absence of the target microorganism.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: MicroPhage IncorporatedInventors: Jonathan Drew Smith, Jon C. Rees, Duane Bush, Breanna Leigh Dreiling, Maria Izzo, Breanna Christine Smith, Bernard Sportmann, Tiffany Steinmark, Richard Proctor
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Publication number: 20100191182Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for mixing a formulation containing two or more constituents, such as a drug product and a diluent. The devices have a chamber for securing a container of the drug product. Various embodiments are presented. In one embodiment the device has two or more sides connected by a hinge, the two or more sides defining the chamber between them, and a handle for grasping and manipulating the device. In another embodiment the device has a housing with two or more side bars defining the chamber, the container being visible from outside the housing between the side bars and having a stopping element at the distal end, and a handle having two arms for grasping.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2008Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: AMYLIN PHARMACEUTICALS, INCInventors: Christine Smith, Rey Halili, Hong Qi
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Publication number: 20090286232Abstract: A method of determining the presence or absence of a target microorganism in a sample to be tested, the method comprising: (a) combining with the sample an amount of bacteriophage capable of attaching to the target microorganism to create a bacteriophage-exposed sample; (b) providing conditions to the bacteriophage-exposed sample sufficient to allow the bacteriophage to attach to the target microorganism while inhibiting phage replication in a potentially cross-reactive, non-target microorganism; and (c) assaying the bacteriophage-exposed sample to detect the presence or absence of a bacteriophage marker to determine the presence or absence of the target microorganism; wherein the amount of the bacteriophage is between 10% to 70% of the threshold number of bacteriophage that the assay can detect, or between 1×106pfu/mL and 7×106pfu/mL.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: MicroPhage™ IncorporatedInventors: Jonathan Drew Smith, Breanna Leigh Dreiling, Breanna Christine Smith, John H. Wheeler
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Publication number: 20090247463Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides, and methods of forming and using said compositions, for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides. The sustained release compositions of this invention comprise a biocompatible polymer having dispersed therein, a biologically active polypeptide and a sugar.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicants: Alkermes, Inc., Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Yeoh, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Mark Fineman, Christine Smith, John Ong, David Lokensgard, Henry R. Costantino
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Publication number: 20090195790Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the coordinates of a point on the surface of an object comprises a projection system for projecting a beam of energy onto the surface of the object, a receiving system for receiving reflected beam energy from the target surface, and a detector for detecting the received energy. The projection system comprises a beam expander for expanding the width of the beam, and a focussing device for focussing the projected beam. The position of the reflected beam energy at the detector provides a measure of the range of the point on the target surface using triangulation and the direction of the projected beam provides the x and y coordinates. The focussing device can be controlled to vary the focal length of the projected beam and to control the beam size at the target object to vary the area of the target surface illuminated by the beam and thereby to control the resolution of the measurements.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2006Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: NEPTECInventors: Xiang Zhu, I. Christine Smith, Chad English
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Patent number: 7563871Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides, and methods of forming and using said compositions, for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides. The sustained release compositions of this invention comprise a biocompatible polymer having dispersed therein, a biologically active polypeptide and a sugar.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2006Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignees: Alkermes, Inc., Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Yeoh, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Mark Fineman, Christine Smith, John Ong, David Lokensgard, Henry R. Costantino
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Publication number: 20090147239Abstract: An apparatus for tracking an object or measuring the range of an object comprises a beam generator for generating first and second beams of energy and projecting the first and second beams towards a target surface whose distance from the apparatus is to be measured, a receiver for receiving energy from the first and second beams reflected from the target surface and for projecting beam energy reflected from the first beam onto a detector for detecting the position of the first beam energy. The position is dependent on the angle between the incident first beam and reflected first beam energy at the target surface, and thereby on the distance between the apparatus and the position from which the first beam is reflected from the surface. A second detector is provided for receiving second beam energy reflected from the target surface for measuring the range of the target by time of flight.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2006Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Xiang Zhu, I. Christine Smith
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Patent number: 7535029Abstract: A method of processing a composite material to tailor white light emission of the resulting composite during excitation. The composite material is irradiated with a predetermined power and for a predetermined time period to reduce the size of a plurality of nanocrystals and the number of a plurality of traps in the composite material. By this irradiation process, blue light contribution from the nanocrystals to the white light emission is intensified and red and green light contributions from the traps are decreased.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2004Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Christine A. Smith, Howard W. H. Lee
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Publication number: 20080119569Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides, and methods of forming and using said compositions, for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides. The sustained release compositions of this invention comprise a biocompatible polymer having dispersed therein, a biologically active polypeptide and a sugar.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: Alkermes, Inc.Inventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Yeoh, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Mark Fineman, Christine Smith, John Ong, David M. Lokensgard, Henry R. Costantino
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Publication number: 20070166352Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides, and methods of forming and using said compositions, for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides. The sustained release compositions of this invention comprise a biocompatible polymer having dispersed therein, a biologically active polypeptide and a sugar.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: Alkermes, Inc.Inventors: Steven Wright, Troy Christenson, Thean Yeoh, Michael Rickey, Joyce Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Mark Fineman, Christine Smith, John Ong, David Lokensgard, Henry Costantino
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Patent number: D886417Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: PVH CORP.Inventor: Christine Smith
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Patent number: D1019783Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Christine L. Arradondo, Dan Smith, John Torgersen