Patents by Inventor Christopher McNulty
Christopher McNulty 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: 20190297178Abstract: A mobile device shade apparatus includes a clip and at least one panel. The clip has a receiving slot configured to receive a mobile device and can have a head receiver. The at least one panel is configured to travel with respect to the clip and with respect to a display of the mobile device received in the receiving slot. The at least one panel can have a head maintained in the head receiver and a main portion that extends from the head. The clip can include a front portion and a rear portion that cooperatively form the receiving slot as a flexible receiving slot. The front portion of the clip can define a travel path for the at least one panel to travel with respect to the clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Elizabeth Anne Gander, Christopher McNulty
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Patent number: 10021227Abstract: A mobile device shade apparatus includes a case defining a pocket and at least one panel configured to travel in and out of the pocket to transition between a stowed state and a deployed state, wherein in the deployed state that at least one panel extends from and is rotatable with respect to an edge of the case. The apparatus also includes a coupler configured to couple the case to a mobile device, such as a cell phone or tablet, as examples.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Next Spark LLCInventors: Elizabeth Anne Gander, Christopher McNulty
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Publication number: 20170279944Abstract: A mobile device shade apparatus includes a case defining a pocket and at least one panel configured to travel in and out of the pocket to transition between a stowed state and a deployed state, wherein in the deployed state that at least one panel extends from and is rotatable with respect to an edge of the case. The apparatus also includes a coupler configured to couple the case to a mobile device, such as a cell phone or tablet, as examples.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Elizabeth Anne Gander, Christopher McNulty
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Patent number: 9596332Abstract: Provided is a mobile electronic device shade, sun-blocking, and/or privacy apparatus, comprising a shade having a deployed state and an stowed state smaller than the deployed state, the deployed state is arranged to shade a display of a mobile electronic device. Also included is a containment mechanism having a stow compartment configured to stow the shade in the stowed state. A state transition mechanism is configured to transition the shade from the stowed state in the stowed compartment into the deployed state and back again, in response to user actuation. The shade can be attachable to, form part of, or form part of a case for maintaining the mobile electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Next Spark LLCInventors: Elizabeth Anne Gander, Christopher McNulty
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Publication number: 20150381785Abstract: Provided is a mobile electronic device shade, sun-blocking, and/or privacy apparatus, comprising a shade having a deployed state and an stowed state smaller than the deployed state, the deployed state is arranged to shade a display of a mobile electronic device. Also included is a containment mechanism having a stow compartment configured to stow the shade in the stowed state. A state transition mechanism is configured to transition the shade from the stowed state in the stowed compartment into the deployed state and back again, in response to user actuation. The shade can be attachable to, form part of, or form part of a case for maintaining the mobile electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Elizabeth Anne Gander, Christopher McNulty
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Patent number: 8601619Abstract: A system for transferring a body from a first surface to a second surface, or supporting a body during such translation with substantially no agitation of the body, is provided. The system can include yaw feedback control to promote and/or insure straightness of travel. The system could additionally or alternatively include a patient rotation sensing and adjustment system. The body can be supported by a pad, but it is not essential in all embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Astir Technologies, LLCInventor: Christopher McNulty
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Patent number: 8384386Abstract: A system and method are presented that facilitate imaging of the joints of the upper and lower extremities including, for example, the hip and shoulder as well as sections of the spine, among others. One embodiment of the invention includes a short bore cylindrical magnet with an imaging volume smaller than that of a comparable whole body system, an articulated table that allows placement of the joint to be imaged in the center of the magnet homogeneous volume while maintaining a high degree of patient comfort and openness. The gradient and RF coils may be positioned above and below the patient instead of 360 degrees surrounding the patient. A smaller RF and gradient coil is made feasible because of the reduced imaging volume.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2009Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Christopher McNulty, Peter B. Roemer, Robert Stevens, Yuan Cheng
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Publication number: 20100242169Abstract: A system for transferring a body from a first surface to a second surface, or supporting a body during such translation with substantially no agitation of the body, is provided. The system can include yaw feedback control to promote and/or insure straightness of travel. The system could additionally or alternatively include a patient rotation sensing and adjustment system. The body can be supported by a pad, but it is not essential in all embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: ASTIR TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Christopher McNulty
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Publication number: 20100171500Abstract: A system and method are presented that facilitate imaging of the joints of the upper and lower extremities including, for example, the hip and shoulder as well as sections of the spine, among others. One embodiment of the invention includes a short bore cylindrical magnet with an imaging volume smaller than that of a comparable whole body system, an articulated table that allows placement of the joint to be imaged in the center of the magnet homogeneous volume while maintaining a high degree of patient comfort and openness. The gradient and RF coils may be positioned above and below the patient instead of 360 degrees surrounding the patient. A smaller RF and gradient coil is made feasible because of the reduced imaging volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicant: ONI Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Christopher McNulty, Peter B. Roemer, Robert Stevens, Yuan Cheng
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Patent number: 7748062Abstract: A body transfer system, includes a housing having a substantially planar top portion configured to support a body and having a substantially planar bottom portion; a bottom translation mechanism disposed at the bottom portion and configured to translate the system across a first surface upon which a body rests; and a top translation mechanism disposed at the top portion and configured to burrow the system between the first surface and the body as the bottom translation mechanism translates the first surface. A method of transferring a body is also included.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Astir Technologies, LLCInventor: Christopher McNulty
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Publication number: 20090094742Abstract: A body transfer system, includes a housing having a substantially planar top portion configured to support a body and having a substantially planar bottom portion; a bottom translation mechanism disposed at the bottom portion and configured to translate the system across a first surface upon which a body rests; and a top translation mechanism disposed at the top portion and configured to burrow the system between the first surface and the body as the bottom translation mechanism translates the first surface. A method of transferring a body is also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventor: Christopher McNulty
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Publication number: 20090023589Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for identifying agents which affect cell state. The instant invention provides rapid and efficient methods for identifying agents which affect cell state. Methods are directed toward the screening of complex combinations of agents for their ability to affect cell state. In one embodiment, cells are incubated under suitable conditions and subjected to different agents. After an appropriate amount of time, the cells are assayed to determine what, if any, characteristics they possess. Cell characteristics can be organized in a manner such that different and novel cell states can be identified.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventors: Douglas Levinson, Christine Kitsos, Irena MeInikova, Christopher McNulty
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Publication number: 20080182293Abstract: The present invention relates to computer-controlled high-throughput systems, computer-program products, and methods of use to prepare a large number of component combinations, at varying concentrations and identities, at the same time, and high-throughput methods to test tissue barrier transfer, such as transdermal transfer, of components in each combination. The methods of the present invention allow determination of the effects of inactive components, such as solvents, excipients, enhancers, adhesives and additives, on tissue barrier transfer of active components, such as pharmaceuticals. The invention thus encompasses the use of computer-controlled high-throughput systems, computer-program products, and methods of high-throughput testing of pharmaceutical compositions or formulations in order to determine the overall optimal composition or formulation for improved tissue transport, such as transdermal transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2006Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: Transform Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Anthony V. Lemmo, Javier P. Gonzalez-Zugasti, Michael J. Cima, Douglas A. Levinson, Alasdair Y. Johnson, Orn Almarsson, Hongming Chen, Christopher McNulty
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Publication number: 20070074343Abstract: A system for transferring a body from a first surface to a second surface, or supporting a body during such translation with substantially no agitation of the body, is provided. A pad configured for use on a plurality of patient support surfaces, e.g., with the transfer system, can comprise a main portion dimensioned to substantially cover a first support surface, a supplemental portion configured to combine with the main portion to substantially cover a second support surface dimensioned larger than the first support surface, and at least one living hinge coupling the main portion to the supplemental portion and configured to adapt the pad for use between the first support surface and second support surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: ASTIR TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Christopher McNulty
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Publication number: 20070020662Abstract: The present invention relates to computer-controlled automated high-throughput systems and/or computer-program products to design, prepare, process, and analyze a large number of samples having experimental formulations each containing a compound of interest formulated with differing component combinations and varying concentrations and component identities. The computer-controlled methods of the present invention allow determination of the effects of additional or inactive components, such as excipients, carriers, enhancers, adhesives, additives, and the like, on the compound of interest, such as pharmaceuticals. The invention thus encompasses the computer systems, computer methods, and computer-program products for computer-controlled automated high-throughput testing of pharmaceutical compositions or formulations in order to determine the overall optimal composition or formulation for an intended use or purpose.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2006Publication date: January 25, 2007Applicant: Transform Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Michael Cima, Douglas Levinson, Donovan Chin, Christopher McNulty, Christopher Moore, Anthony Lemmo, Javier Gonzalez-Zugasti, Alasdair Johnson, Hongming Chen, Orn Almarsson
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Publication number: 20070021929Abstract: Computer-controlled automated high-throughput systems can be used to design, prepare, process, screen, and analyze a large number of samples in removable sample vials each containing a compound of interest formulated with differing component combinations and varying concentrations. The computer-controlled methods of the present invention allow for a determination of the effects of additional or inactive components, such as excipients, carriers, enhancers, adhesives, additives, and the like, on the compound of interest, such as a pharmaceutical. The invention thus encompasses the computer systems, computer methods, and computer-program products for computer-controlled automated high-throughput testing of experimental formulations in order to identify experimental formulations that can be further processed. Identified experimental formulations from multiple arrays can be removed and re-arrayed together to form a new array for further processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2006Publication date: January 25, 2007Applicant: Transform Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Lemmo, Javier Gonzalez-Zugasti, Michael Cima, Douglas Levinson, Alasdair Johnson, Orn Almarsson, Hongming Chen, Christopher McNulty
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Patent number: 7061605Abstract: Systems and methods are described that allow the high-throughput preparation, processing, and study of arrays of samples, each of which comprises at least one compound. Particular embodiments of the invention allow a large number of experiments to be performed in parallel on samples that comprised of one or more compounds on the milligram or microgram quantities of compounds. Other embodiments of the invention encompass methods and devices for the rapid screening of the results of such experiments, as well as methods and devices for rapidly determining whether or not similarities exist among groups of samples in an array. Particular embodiments of the invention encompass methods and devices for the high-throughput preparation of different forms of compounds (e.g., different crystalline forms), for the discovery of new forms of old compounds, and for the discovery of new methods of producing such forms.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2005Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Transform Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Anthony V. Lemmo, Javier P. Gonzalez-Zugasti, Michael J. Cima, Douglas A. Levinson, Alasdair Y. Johnson, Örn Almarsson, Christopher McNulty
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Publication number: 20060035211Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for identifying agents which affect cell state. The instant invention provides rapid and efficient methods for identifying agents which affect cell state. Methods are directed toward the screening of complex combinations of agents for their ability to affect cell state. In one embodiment, cells are incubated under suitable conditions and subjected to different agents. After an appropriate amount of time, the cells are assayed to determine what, if any, characteristics they possess. Cell characteristics can be organized in a manner such that different and novel cell states can be identified.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: Douglas Levinson, Christine Kitsos, Irena Melnikova, Christopher McNulty
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Patent number: 6977723Abstract: Systems and methods are described that allow the high-throughput preparation, processing, and study of arrays of samples, each of which comprises at least one compound. Particular embodiments of the invention allow a large number of experiments to be performed in parallel on samples that comprised of one or more compounds on the milligram or microgram quantities of compounds. Other embodiments of the invention encompass methods and devices for the rapid screening of the results of such experiments, as well as methods and devices for rapidly determining whether or not similarities exist among groups of samples in an array. Particular embodiments of the invention encompass methods and devices for the high-throughput preparation of different forms of compounds (e.g., different crystalline forms), for the discovery of new forms of old compounds, and for the discovery of new methods of producing such forms.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2002Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: Transform Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Anthony V. Lemmo, Javier P. Gonzalez-Zugasti, Michael J. Cima, Douglas Levinson, Alasdair Y. Johnson, Örn Almarsson, Christopher McNulty
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Patent number: D543809Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2006Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Inventor: Christopher McNulty