Patents by Inventor David Newcomb
David Newcomb 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: 20240109680Abstract: A cleaner assembly for an apparatus for making pouch products includes a cleaner roller and a poker roller. The cleaner roller may counter rotate with a rotatable drum of the apparatus, in contact with an upper surface of a first elastic layer on the rotatable drum, and at a greater tangential speed than at least one surface of an outer circumferential surface of the rotatable drum or an upper surface of the first elastic layer. The poker roller includes projections that are each configured to extend into one or more divots of the rotatable drum. The poker roller may counter rotate with the rotatable drum and at a same tangential speed as the at least one surface such that the projections extend into and out of separate, respective divots of the rotatable drum based on the counter rotation of the poker roller and the rotatable drum.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: Altria Client Services LLCInventors: Jarrod W. CHALKLEY, Robert POWELL, Christopher R. NEWCOMB, Jeremy STRAIGHT, Isaac J. MCGILL, James David EVANS, Patrick MCELHINNEY
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Patent number: 11332896Abstract: The present invention provides an improved centric pier system and method for installation which in one embodiment includes a torsion adapter configured for slidable receipt of a torsion block assembly with a spherical support and a spherically rotatable torsion coupler; the torsion block assembly extending through a channel presented by vertical support at the torsion adapter which is aligned with the torsion block and the vertical support.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Inventor: David Newcomb
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Publication number: 20200270827Abstract: The present invention provides an improved centric pier system and method for installation which in one embodiment includes a torsion adapter configured for slidable receipt of a torsion block assembly with a spherical support and a spherically rotateable torsion coupler; the torsion block assembly extending through a channel presented by vertical support at the torsion adapter which is aligned with the torsion block and the vertical support.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventor: DAVID NEWCOMB
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Patent number: 10690900Abstract: A microscope assembly for use in an automated microscope apparatus has a support frame; a cartridge magazine actuator assembly connected to the support frame; a subframe; a plurality of vibration isolators connecting the support frame to the subframe; an XYZ drive connected to the subframe; and an optical stage connected to the subframe. In some embodiments the assembly further includes a cartridge gripper connected to said XYZ drive. In some embodiments, the cartridge magazine actuator assembly includes an input element, an output element, and a transfer assembly interconnecting the input element and the output element, with the transfer assembly configured to linearly advance the output element upon linear depression of the input element.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2014Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: ADVANCED ANIMAL DIAGNOSTICS, INC.Inventors: Rick Sink, Jasper N. Pollard, Demetris Young, Jorge Carlos Correa, David Newcomb, Stefano Bresolin, Tobias M. Heineck, David A. Calderwood
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Patent number: 10620190Abstract: An automated microscope apparatus, comprises an outer housing having an external wall; optionally but preferably an internal wall in said housing, and configured to form a first compartment and a separate second compartment in said outer housing; a microscope assembly in said housing, preferably in said first compartment; and a microprocessor in said housing, preferably in said second compartment; and optionally but preferably a heat sink mounted on said housing external wall, preferably adjacent said second compartment, with said microprocessor thermally coupled to said heat sink and operatively associated with said microscope assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2017Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Advanced Animal Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: Stefano Bresolin, David A. Calderwood, Tobias M. Heineck, David Newcomb, Chris Paul, Jaspar N> Pollard, Rodolfo R. Rodriguez, Demetris Young
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Patent number: 10359614Abstract: An automated microscope apparatus comprises an outer housing having an external wall; optionally but preferably an internal wall in the housing configured to form a first compartment and a separate second compartment in the outer housing; a microscope assembly in the housing (preferably in the first compartment); a microprocessor in the housing (preferably in the second compartment), and (optionally but preferably) a heat sink mounted on the housing external wall, preferably adjacent the second compartment, with the microprocessor thermally coupled to said heat sink and operatively associated with the microscope assembly. Systems and methods employing the same are also described, along with component parts thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2013Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Advanced Animal Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: Stefano Bresolin, David A. Calderwood, Tobias M. Heineck, David Newcomb, Chris Paul, Jasper N. Pollard, Rodolfo R. Rodriguez, Demetris Young
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Patent number: 10175020Abstract: A combination of accessories for use in a deer blind includes a gun rest and a gun barrel sleeve. The gun rest is a three dimensional structure such as a lightweight block having different dimensions to allow different height positioning of a gun. The gun barrel sleeve covers at least the portion of the gun barrel. The gun barrel sleeve may be stored in a hollow opening provided in the gun rest.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2017Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Inventor: David Newcomb
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Publication number: 20180172676Abstract: An automated microscope apparatus, comprises an outer housing having an external wall; optionally but preferably an internal wall in said housing, and configured to form a first compartment and a separate second compartment in said outer housing; a microscope assembly in said housing, preferably in said first compartment; and a microprocessor in said housing, preferably in said second compartment; and optionally but preferably a heat sink mounted on said housing external wall, preferably adjacent said second compartment, with said microprocessor thermally coupled to said heat sink and operatively associated with said microscope assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Stefano Bresolin, David A. Calderwood, Tobias M. Heineck, David Newcomb, Chris Paul, Jaspar N. Pollard, Rodolfo R. Rodriguez, Demetris Young
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Patent number: 9816982Abstract: An automated microscope apparatus, comprises an outer housing having an external wall; optionally but preferably an internal wall in said housing, and configured to form a first compartment and a separate second compartment in said outer housing; a microscope assembly in said housing, preferably in said first compartment; and a microprocessor in said housing, preferably in said second compartment; and optionally but preferably a heat sink mounted on said housing external wall, preferably adjacent said second compartment, with said microprocessor thermally coupled to said heat sink and operatively associated with said microscope assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2013Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Advanced Animal Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: Stefano Bresolin, David A. Calderwood, Tobias M. Heineck, David Newcomb, Chris Paul, Jasper N. Pollard, Rodolfo R. Rodriguez, Demetris Young
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Patent number: 9797893Abstract: A device for detecting at least one analyte in a liquid sample generally comprises (i) a support having a chamber for receiving a biological fluid (e.g., milk) therein, wherein said chamber is an elongate chamber having a length axis; (ii) a (stationary or movable) carrier (in some embodiments in the form of an end cap, or connected to an end cap; in other embodiments in the form of an agitator in said elongate chamber).Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Advanced Animal Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: Reha O. Azizoglu, Stefano Bresolin, David A. Calderwood, Robert L. Cheek, Joy Parr Drach, John Groelke, Tobias M. Heineck, Mitchell Hockett, David Newcomb, Duane Olsen, Chris Paul, Jasper N. Pollard, Rodolfo R. Rodriguez, Demetris Young
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Patent number: 9782061Abstract: A video laryngoscopy device includes: a blade having a handle and a blade portion extending from the handle; an electronics housing extending from the blade portion; and a camera or image sensor and a lighting element housed within the electronics housing. The device may be single use disposable.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Velosal Medical, Inc.Inventors: David Newcomb, Michael George Gonzalez
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Publication number: 20170276449Abstract: A combination of accessories for use in a deer blind includes a gun rest and a gun barrel sleeve. The gun rest is a three dimensional structure such as a lightweight block having different dimensions to allow different height positioning of a gun. The gun barrel sleeve covers at least the portion of the gun barrel. The gun barrel sleeve may be stored in a hollow opening provided in the gun rest.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventor: David NEWCOMB
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Publication number: 20160291308Abstract: A microscope assembly for use in an automated microscope apparatus has a support frame; a cartridge magazine actuator assembly connected to the support frame; a subframe; a plurality of vibration isolators connecting the support frame to the subframe; an XYZ drive connected to the subframe; and an optical stage connected to the subframe. In some embodiments the assembly further includes a cartridge gripper connected to said XYZ drive. In some embodiments, the cartridge magazine actuator assembly includes an input element, an output element, and a transfer assembly interconnecting the input element and the output element, with the transfer assembly configured to linearly advance the output element upon linear depression of the input element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Rick Sink, Jasper N. Pollard, Demetris Young, Jorge Carlos Correa, David Newcomb, Stefano Bresolin, Tobias M. Heineck, David A. Calderwood
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Publication number: 20160256047Abstract: A video laryngoscopy device includes: a blade having a handle and a blade portion extending from the handle; an electronics housing extending from the blade portion; and a camera or image sensor and a lighting element housed within the electronics housing. The device may be single use disposable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: David Newcomb, Michael George Gonzalez
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Publication number: 20150037835Abstract: An automated microscope apparatus comprises an outer housing having an external wall; optionally but preferably an internal wall in the housing configured to form a first compartment and a separate second compartment in the outer housing; a microscope assembly in the housing (preferably in the first compartment); a microprocessor in the housing (preferably in the second compartment), and (optionally but preferably) a heat sink mounted on the housing external wall, preferably adjacent the second compartment, with the microprocessor thermally coupled to said heat sink and operatively associated with the microscope assembly. Systems and methods employing the same are also described, along with component parts thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Stefano Bresolin, David A. Calderwood, Tobias M. Heineck, David Newcomb, Chris Paul, Jasper N. Pollard, Rodolfo R. Rodriguez, Demetris Young
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Publication number: 20140363882Abstract: A device for detecting at least one analyte in a liquid sample generally comprises (i) a support having a chamber for receiving a biological fluid (e.g., milk) therein, wherein said chamber is an elongate chamber having a length axis; (ii) a (stationary or movable) carrier (in some embodiments in the form of an end cap, or connected to an end cap; in other embodiments in the form of an agitator in said elongate chamber).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Reha O. Azizoglu, Stefano Bresolin, David A. Calderwood, Robert L. Cheek, Joy Parr Drach, John Groelke, Tobias M. Heineck, Mitchell Hockett, David Newcomb, Duane Olsen, Chris Paul, Jasper N. Pollard, Rodolfo R. Rodriguez, Demetris Young
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Publication number: 20140315283Abstract: A sample cartridge (40) for microscopic imaging of a biological sample comprises a body having an end portion (43) and a pair of generally parallel opposing side edge portions (44), a locking edge portion (45) formed on the body; a carrier removably connected to or permanently connected to the body; and at least one anti-analyte antibody coupled to either the carrier or to the chamber (41) side wall portion (e.g., at the surface to be imaged, or supporting the sample to be imaged). An XYZ stage (101) for receiving such a cartridge (40) is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: David A. Calderwood, Rodolfo Rodriguez, Demetris Young, Jasper N. Pollard, Robert L. Cheek, Duane Olsen, John Groelke, Reha Azizoglu, Mitch Hockett, David Newcomb, Tobias M. Heineck, Joy Parr Drach
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Patent number: 8813997Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing solid pharmaceutical articles includes a housing, a drive mechanism and a sensor system. The housing defines a dispensing passage having a dispensing inlet and a dispensing outlet downstream of the dispensing inlet. The drive mechanism serves to force the articles along a path through the dispensing passage between the dispensing inlet and the dispensing outlet. The sensor system includes first and second sensors operative to detect articles passing through the dispensing passage and a controller to receive and use detection signals from the first and second sensors to monitor dispensing performance of the apparatus. The first and second sensors are spaced apart along the dispensing channel such that the second sensor is located downstream of the first sensor.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Parata Systems, LLCInventors: Edward Joseph Karwacki, Jr., Richard D. Michelli, David Newcomb
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Publication number: 20140233098Abstract: An automated microscope apparatus comprises an outer housing having an external wall; optionally but preferably an internal wall in the housing configured to form a first compartment and a separate second compartment in the outer housing; a microscope assembly in the housing (preferably in the first compartment); a microprocessor in the housing (preferably in the second compartment), and (optionally but preferably) a heat sink mounted on the housing external wall, preferably adjacent the second compartment, with the microprocessor thermally coupled to said heat sink and operatively associated with the microscope assembly. Systems and methods employing the same are also described, along with component parts thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: Stefano Bresolin, David A. Calderwood, Tobias M. Heineck, David Newcomb, Chris Paul, Jasper N. Pollard, Rodolfo R. Rodriguez, Demetris Young
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Patent number: 8798788Abstract: An automated method for dispensing pharmaceuticals particularly tablets and capsules, and other small discrete objects, includes: receiving prescription information, selecting a container, labeling the container, dispensing the tablets or capsules into the labeled container, applying a closure to the filled, labeled container, and offloading the container to a designated location. Preferably, the tablets are dispensed with high speed dispensing bins that employ forced air to agitate and singulate the tablets. The other functions within the system are typically carried out at stations designed to offer speed, flexibility and precision to the dispensing operation.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Parata Systems, LLCInventors: Jeffrey P. Williams, Richard Michelli, Jasper Pollard, Simon Kelly, David Newcomb, Jess Eberdt, Pete Klein