Patents by Inventor John Lemke
John Lemke 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: 20140288526Abstract: A switch-operated therapeutic agent delivery device is described. Embodiments of the operated therapeutic agent delivery device include a switch that can be operated by a user, a device controller connected to the switch through a switch input where the device can actuate the device when certain predetermined conditions are met, following performance of both a digital switch validation test and an analog switch validation test.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: John LEMKE, Scot SATRE, Corinna X. CHEN, Brian W. READ, Jason E. Dougherty, Nitin B. Joshi
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Patent number: 8781571Abstract: A switch operated therapeutic agent delivery device is described. Embodiments of the operated therapeutic agent delivery device include a switch that can be operated by a user, a device controller connected to the switch through a switch input where the device can actuate the device when certain predetermined conditions are met, and a switch integrity subcircuit which is used to detect a fault or a precursor to a fault.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Incline Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: John Lemke, Scot Satre, Corinna X. Chen, Brian W. Read
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Publication number: 20140115882Abstract: A switch operated therapeutic agent delivery device is described. The device comprises two parts, which are assembled by a user prior to use. A first part contains a power supply and circuitry for the device; and a second part comprises electrodes and reservoirs containing the therapeutic agent to be delivered. The action of combining the two parts of the device causes the two parts to be irreversibly coupled together, completes an electrical connection between the two parts, and closes one or more switches, thereby connecting a power source, such as a battery, into the device's circuitry, thereby powering the device on so that it is ready for use. The device can then be attached to a patient, who can operate the device by pressing a button in a proper sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventors: Zita S. Netzel, John Lemke, David Seward, Brian W. Read, Bradley E. White, Corinna X. Chen, Paul Hayter
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Publication number: 20130310729Abstract: Electrotransport drug delivery devices, system and methods of using configured to determine if a current is present between the anode and cathode when drug is not intended to be delivered by the device. These devices/systems may include an off-current module to determine that any current (e.g., which may be inferred by measuring potential difference between the anode and cathode of the device) flowing between the anode and cathode is below a threshold value when the device is not supposed to be delivering drug, thereby preventing unintended delivery of drug and/or alerting a user that unintended delivery of drug may occur.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Inventors: Bradley E. WHITE, John LEMKE, Paul HAYTER, Corinna X. CHEN, Brian W. READ, Jason E. DOUGHERTY
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Patent number: 8428709Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for controlling the application of current and/or voltage to deliver drug from patient contacts of an electrotransport drug delivery device by indirectly controlling and/or monitoring the applied current without directly measuring from the cathode of the patient terminal. In particular, described herein are electrotransport drug delivery systems including constant current delivery systems having a feedback current and/or voltage control module that is isolated from the patient contacts (e.g., anodes and cathodes). The feedback module may be isolated by a transistor from the patient contacts; feedback current and/or voltage control measurements may be performed at the transistor rather than at the patient contact (e.g., cathode).Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2012Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignees: Incline Therapeutics, Inc., Alza CorporationInventors: Bradley E. White, Paul Hayter, John Lemke, Scot Satre, Corinna X. Chen, Brian W. Read, Jason E. Dougherty
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Patent number: 8428708Abstract: Electrotransport drug delivery devices, system and methods of using configured to determine if a current is present between the anode and cathode when drug is not intended to be delivered by the device. These devices/systems may include an off-current module to determine that any current (e.g., which may be inferred by measuring potential difference between the anode and cathode of the device) flowing between the anode and cathode is below a threshold value when the device is not supposed to be delivering drug, thereby preventing unintended delivery of drug and/or alerting a user that unintended delivery of drug may occur.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2012Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignees: Incline Therapeutics, Inc., Alza CorporationInventors: Bradley E. White, John Lemke, Paul Hayter, Corinna X. Chen, Brian W. Read, Jason E. Dougherty
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Patent number: 8301238Abstract: A switch operated therapeutic agent delivery device is described. The device comprises two parts, which are assembled by a user prior to use. A first part contains a power supply and circuitry for the device; and a second part comprises electrodes and reservoirs containing the therapeutic agent to be delivered. The action of combining the two parts of the device causes the two parts to be irreversibly coupled together, completes an electrical connection between the two parts, and closes one or more switches, thereby connecting a power source, such as a battery, into the device's circuitry, thereby powering the device on so that it is ready for use. The device can then be attached to a patient, who can operate the device by pressing a button in a proper sequence.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignees: Incline Therapeutics, Inc., Alza CorporationInventors: Zita S. Netzel, John Lemke, David Seward, Brian W. Read, Bradley E. White, Corinna X. Chen, Paul Hayter
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Publication number: 20120253263Abstract: A switch operated therapeutic agent delivery device is described. The device comprises two parts, which are assembled by a user prior to use. A first part contains a power supply and circuitry for the device; and a second part comprises electrodes and reservoirs containing the therapeutic agent to be delivered. The action of combining the two parts of the device causes the two parts to be irreversibly coupled together, completes an electrical connection between the two parts, and closes one or more switches, thereby connecting a power source, such as a battery, into the device's circuitry, thereby powering the device on so that it is ready for use. The device can then be attached to a patient, who can operate the device by pressing a button in a proper sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: Zita S. Netzel, John Lemke, David Seward, Brian W. Read, Bradley E. White, Corinna X. Chen, Paul Hayter
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Publication number: 20120253262Abstract: A switch operated therapeutic agent delivery device is described. Embodiments of the operated therapeutic agent delivery device include a switch that can be operated by a user, a device controller connected to the switch through a switch input where the device can actuate the device when certain predetermined conditions are met, and a switch integrity subcircuit which is used to detect a fault or a precursor to a fault.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: John Lemke, Scot Satre, Corinna X. Chen, Brian W. Read
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Patent number: 8245779Abstract: A centralizer for an instrument such as an in-place inclinometer is described. The centralizer has a clamp with an inner receptacle configured for coupling to the instrument housing, and a plurality of elongate fingers extending from the clamp that center the instrument in the casing. The fingers carry rollers that fit into grooves in the instrument casing. The fingers are arcuate and provide a spring-like contact force that causes the rollers to abut the instrument casing and stabilize the instrument.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Geodaq, Inc.Inventors: John Lemke, Lars Pedersen
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Publication number: 20110030945Abstract: A centralizer for an instrument such as an in-place inclinometer is described. The centralizer has a clamp with an inner receptacle configured for coupling to the instrument housing, and a plurality of elongate fingers extending from the clamp that center the instrument in the casing. The fingers carry rollers that fit into grooves in the instrument casing. The fingers are arcuate and provide a spring-like contact force that causes the rollers to abut the instrument casing and stabilize the instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2009Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: GEODAQ, INC.Inventors: John Lemke, Lars Pedersen
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Patent number: 7530401Abstract: An apparatus (100) and a method to prevent undesired objects (not shown) when communication conduit (not shown) is disposed therethrough. The apparatus (100) and method include a flapper assembly (150) to selectively open and close when objects (not shown) larger than the communications conduit (not shown) are desired to pass therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2005Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Inventors: Max H. Smith, Douglas B. Leeth, John A. Lemke
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Publication number: 20090003347Abstract: In one embodiment, the method includes determining, at a first network element, whether to turn on compression of a header for a packet transport protocol used for a communication flow between the first network element and a second network element. The determining is based on a type of the communication flow, and the packet transport protocol is a protocol for transport of packets between the first and second network elements. The method further includes sending a compression mode indictor to the second network element along with a context identifier. The compression mode indicator indicates the determination, and the context identifier for use in identifying the communication flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: Tomas S. Yang, William Garrant Couch, Michael John Lemke, Yong H. Choo, Edward Fredrick Berliner, Mohammed Riaz Khawer, Hector G. Torres
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Publication number: 20080236838Abstract: An apparatus (100) and a method to prevent undesired objects (not shown) when communication conduit (not shown) is disposed therethrough. The apparatus (100) and method include a flapper assembly (150) to selectively open and close when objects (not shown) larger than the communications conduit (not shown) are desired to pass therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2005Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: ADVANCE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Max H. Smith, Douglas B. Leeth, John A. Lemke
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Publication number: 20080133366Abstract: A coupon distribution and redemption system obtains coupons from retail product manufacturers or retailers, and also obtains customer relations management data that indicates the buying patterns or preferences of retail customers. A coupon management system generates targeted offers that can be targeted at individual groups of customers or individual customers, based on a wide variety of preferences, buying patterns and even geographic location. The coupon management system then transmits coupon images, representing coupons related to the targeted offers, to the mobile devices of the users to which the offer is targeted. The user can then select individual coupons for redemption at a retail location. Once selected, a barcode corresponding to a selected coupon is rendered so that it can be identified by a scanner.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: MobilocityInventors: Geoff Evans, Gail Cannon, John Lemke
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Publication number: 20070293954Abstract: A 1/16 DIN power controller configuration is provided that includes a housing, a circuit board carrier disposed within the housing and capable of engaging at least three circuit boards within the housing, a power supply circuit board disposed within the housing and engaged by the circuit board carrier, and a communications circuit board disposed adjacent the power supply circuit board within the housing and engaged by the circuit board carrier. The communications circuit board includes Ethernet/IP and/or Modbus TCP protocols, and in alternate forms includes RS-232 and RS-485 with Modbus RTU protocol, DeviceNet, Profibus DP, CanOpen, and/or EtherCat.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Thomas Pfingsten, Stanton Breitlow, John Lemke, Keith Ness, Robert Pape, Larry Tiedemann, Theodore Von Arx, Dale Wolfe, Matthew Yender
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Publication number: 20070173092Abstract: An assembly includes a circuit board, a terminal and a pin. The circuit board is for a controller and includes terminal mounting holes. The terminal mounting holes include a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole. The terminal includes a first mounting post that has an interference fit with said first mounting hole. The terminal also includes a second mounting post that has a transitional fit with the second mounting hole. A pin is electrically coupled to one or more of the first mounting post and the second mounting post and couples to a block connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2007Publication date: July 26, 2007Applicant: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Theodore Von Arx, Stanton Breitlow, John Lemke, Keith Ness, Robert Pape, Thomas Pfingsten, Larry Tiedemann
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Patent number: 7210069Abstract: A multiprocessor configuration includes a plurality of processing groups connected to form both a first and second communication path, and an interpath connection connecting the first and second communication paths. The first and second communication paths and the interpath connection provide allow communication between processors in different processing groups even if one processing group fails and, thus, creates a discontinuity in both the first and second communication paths. One or more processors in each processing group may be operable to perform fault recovery in response to a detected failure in another processing group.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2003Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: Alejandro A. Kapauan, Michael John Lemke, Harvey Rubin, Omar Hernando Salvador
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Patent number: 7165635Abstract: A deflectable in-line swivel that permits axial deflection of a tubular string is presented. The in-line swivel is preferably constructed as a ball and socket design whereby the ball of a swivel mandrel is permitted to articulate within a socket of a retainer sub. The system preferably includes a thrust bearing to allow the tensile loads to be carried across the swivel.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2004Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Specialty Rental Tool & Supply, LPInventors: Vernon E. Kauffman, Douglass B. Leeth, John A. Lemke, Max H. Smith
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Patent number: 7136653Abstract: A cellular communications network providing multi-hyperband capability comprises a mobile switching center acting as a data administration and call control center for a plurality of cells, each cell divided into one or more sectors. A plurality of communications links connect the mobile switching center to associated cells. Each sector is capable supporting one or more hyperbands. Entities representing sector-specific data are differentiated from hyperband-specific entities. Thus, a sector-related message transmitted via the communications links comprises a cell and sector number key and a plurality of parameters related to the cell and sector number, and a hyperband-related message transmitted via the communications links comprises a hyperband key, wherein the hyperband key corresponds to one of the supported multiple hyperbands, and a plurality of parameters related to the hyperband corresponding to the hyperband key.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2002Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventor: Michael John Lemke