Patents by Inventor Mark A. Fredricks
Mark A. Fredricks 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: 9017277Abstract: An implantable dialysis device with a related medical system for intracorporeal dialysis and ultrafiltration of blood, and methods of use are described. The medical system includes an extracorporeal module, a cutaneous module, and an implantable module. Features of the implantable module facilitate delivery and flow of blood and dialysate through the medical system. A filter pack within the implantable module performs dialysis and ultrafiltration of blood. System cleansing is also described.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: SuPing Lyu, Thomas Edward Meyer, Mark Fredrick Daniels, Bryant J. Pudil
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Patent number: 8709434Abstract: Phycobilins are disclosed to have prodrug activity as inhibitors of NADPH oxidase activity and are disclosed to be useful in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of medical conditions associated with or linked to an NADPH oxidase activity. Compositions containing phycobilins are described which facilitate the administration of phycobilins.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2007Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: PCB Associates, Inc.Inventors: Mark Fredrick McCarty, Sheldon Saul Hendler, David Michael Rorvik, Toyoshi Inoguchi
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Patent number: 8390973Abstract: A circuit breaker system and method having zone selective interlock features is provided. The system and method include the transmission of a selective interlock signal from a downstream circuit breaker to an upstream circuit breaker in the event a first or second fault condition is detected. The upstream circuit breaker upon receipt of this signal changes the response of the second circuit breaker depending on whether the first or second fault condition has been detected.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Nataniel Barbosa Vicente, Mark Fredrick Culler, Brian Patrick Lenhart, Jr., Marcelo Esteban Valdes
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Publication number: 20120310429Abstract: A circuit breaker system and method having zone selective interlock features is provided. The system and method include the transmission of a selective interlock signal from a downstream circuit breaker to an upstream circuit breaker in the event a first or second fault condition is detected. The upstream circuit breaker upon receipt of this signal changes the response of the second circuit breaker depending on whether the first or second fault condition has been detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Nataniel Barbosa Vicente, Mark Fredrick Culler, Brian Patrick Lenhart, JR., Marcelo Esteban Valdes
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Publication number: 20120289881Abstract: An implantable dialysis device with a related medical system for intracorporeal dialysis and ultrafiltration of blood, and methods of use are described. The medical system includes an extracorporeal module, a cutaneous module, and an implantable module. Features of the implantable module facilitate delivery and flow of blood and dialysate through the medical system. A filter pack within the implantable module performs dialysis and ultrafiltration of blood. System cleansing is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: SuPing Lyu, Thomas Edward Meyer, Mark Fredrick Daniels, Bryant J. Pudil
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Patent number: 8270136Abstract: A circuit breaker system and method having zone selective interlock features is provided. The system and method include the transmission of a selective interlock signal from a downstream circuit breaker to an upstream circuit breaker in the event a first or second fault condition is detected. The upstream circuit breaker upon receipt of this signal changes the response of the second circuit breaker depending on whether the first or second fault condition has been detected.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2008Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Nataniel Barbosa Vicente, Mark Fredrick Culler, Brian Patrick Lenhart, Jr., Marcelo Esteban Valdes
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Patent number: 8232997Abstract: Generating a child timeline on a drawing sheet of a diagramming program such that the child timeline is dynamically linked to a parent timeline. An automated method allows for the automatic placing of information on the child timeline that was on the parent timeline when the child timeline is created. Parent and child timelines can be modified and a child timeline can be automatically updated when changes are made to the parent timeline and these changes affect the time interval corresponding to the child timeline.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2011Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Janet L. Schorr, Brent Gilbert, Mark Fredrick Iverson
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Publication number: 20120079403Abstract: Generating a child timeline on a drawing sheet of a diagramming program such that the child timeline is dynamically linked to a parent timeline. An automated method allows for the automatic placing of information on the child timeline that was on the parent timeline when the child timeline is created. Parent and child timelines can be modified and a child timeline can be automatically updated when changes are made to the parent timeline and these changes affect the time interval corresponding to the child timeline.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Janet L. Schorr, Brent Gilbert, Mark Fredrick Iverson
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Patent number: 8139336Abstract: A circuit breaker apparatus is provided and includes a trip mechanism which is coupled to an electrical circuit and which is configured to interrupt an operation of the electrical circuit when the trip mechanism is actuated, an electronic trip unit in signal communication with and configured to actuate the trip mechanism when pre-selected conditions are satisfied, and a rating plug coupled to the electronic trip unit and configured to operate in a first mode in response to a receipt of a transmitted control signal at the rating plug, and to otherwise operate in a second mode, the first and second modes being respectively associated with first and second ones of the pre-selected conditions to be correspondingly transmitted to the electronic trip unit by which the electronic trip unit determines whether to actuate the trip mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2008Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Craig Benjamin Williams, Mark Fredrick Culler, Seshagiri Rao Komaravolu, Remesh Kumar Keeramthode
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Patent number: 8072457Abstract: Generating a child timeline on a drawing sheet of a diagramming program such that the child timeline is dynamically linked to a parent timeline. An automated method allows for the automatic placing of information on the child timeline that was on the parent timeline when the child timeline is created. Parent and child timelines can be modified and a child timeline can be automatically updated when changes are made to the parent timeline and these changes affect the time interval corresponding to the child timeline.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2011Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Janet L. Schorr, Brent Gilbert, Mark Fredrick Iverson
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Publication number: 20110216067Abstract: Generating a child timeline on a drawing sheet of a diagramming program such that the child timeline is dynamically linked to a parent timeline. An automated method allows for the automatic placing of information on the child timeline that was on the parent timeline when the child timeline is created. Parent and child timelines can be modified and a child timeline can be automatically updated when changes are made to the parent timeline and these changes affect the time interval corresponding to the child timeline.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Janet L. Schorr, Brent Gilbert, Mark Fredrick Iverson
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Patent number: 8014115Abstract: A circuit breaker system and method having zone selective interlock features with separate restrained and unrestrained setting capability is provided. The system and method include the transmission of a selective interlock signal from a downstream circuit breaker to an upstream circuit breaker in the event of a fault condition. The upstream circuit breaker upon receipt of this signal changes the tripping response of the second circuit breaker to a restrained mode. The circuit breakers include features enabling the user to modify and adjust both the restrained and unrestrained trip curves associated with both the restrained and unrestrained modes of operation.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Nataniel Barbosa Vicente, Mark Fredrick Culler, Brian Patrick Lenhart, Jr., Marcelo Esteban Valdes
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Patent number: 7944445Abstract: Generating a child timeline on a drawing sheet of a diagramming program such that the child timeline is dynamically linked to a parent timeline. An automated method allows for the automatic placing of information on the child timeline that was on the parent timeline when the child timeline is created. Parent and child timelines can be modified and a child timeline can be automatically updated when changes are made to the parent timeline and these changes affect the time interval corresponding to the child timeline.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2003Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Janet L. Schorr, Brent Gilbert, Mark Fredrick Iverson
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Patent number: 7936547Abstract: A method and apparatus providing automatic circuit breaker identification to an electronic trip unit includes a processor and a configuration module comprising configuration data identifying the particulars of a circuit breaker and that is in operable communication with the processor.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2007Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: John James Dougherty, Geoff F. Butland, Mark Fredrick Culler, Nataniel Barbosa Vicente
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Publication number: 20100180748Abstract: The present invention in several embodiments is a plectrum or pick that is used to strum or pick the strings of guitars, bass guitars, ukuleles, mandolins or other stringed instruments. This pick has apertures disposed therethrough at predetermined locations. Such apertures provide a gripping means which enables a user to grasp and control such pick. The device makes it less likely that a user will drop or lose his or her pick while playing. The apertures provide finger to thumb contact, allowing the musician to better manage the pick in their hands.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventor: MARK A. FREDRICK
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Publication number: 20100172971Abstract: Phycobilins are disclosed to have prodrug activity as inhibitors of NADPH oxidase activity and are disclosed to be useful in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of medical conditions associated with or linked to an NADPH oxidase activity. Compositions containing phycobilins are described which facilitate the administration of phycobilins.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2007Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventors: Mark Fredrick McCarty, Sheldon Saul Hendler, David Michael Rorvik, Toyoshi Inoguchi
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Publication number: 20100157497Abstract: A circuit breaker apparatus is provided and includes a trip mechanism which is coupled to an electrical circuit and which is configured to interrupt an operation of the electrical circuit when the trip mechanism is actuated, an electronic trip unit in signal communication with and configured to actuate the trip mechanism when pre-selected conditions are satisfied, and a rating plug coupled to the electronic trip unit and configured to operate in a first mode in response to a receipt of a transmitted control signal at the rating plug, and to otherwise operate in a second mode, the first and second modes being respectively associated with first and second ones of the pre-selected conditions to be correspondingly transmitted to the electronic trip unit by which the electronic trip unit determines whether to actuate the trip mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Craig Benjamin Williams, Mark Fredrick Culler, Seshagiri Rao Komaravolu, Remesh Kumar Keeramthode
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Publication number: 20100142104Abstract: An electrical protection system includes a household electronic device and an electrical protection unit permanently interfaced therewith. The household electronic device is configured for detachable electric connection to an external household source and to utilize electrical power received from the household source. The electronic device operates according to an electrical power waveform, e.g., the device exhibits the electrical power waveform during operation. The electrical protection unit is configured to allow electrical power to pass from the household source to the electronic device if the power waveform is within a waveform profile, and to prevent electrical power from passing from the household source to the electronic device if the power waveform is outside a fault deviation of the waveform profile. The waveform profile is indicative of normal electrical operation of the electronic device, across its entire operational range.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2008Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventors: Anthony A. COOPER, Mark Fredrick Culler, Scott H. Welham, Richard DeVos, William T. Moon, Telema Harry
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Publication number: 20090257157Abstract: A circuit breaker system and method having zone selective interlock features with separate restrained and unrestrained setting capability is provided. The system and method include the transmission of a selective interlock signal from a downstream circuit breaker to an upstream circuit breaker in the event of a fault condition. The upstream circuit breaker upon receipt of this signal changes the tripping response of the second circuit breaker to a restrained mode. The circuit breakers include features enabling the user to modify and adjust both the restrained and unrestrained trip curves associated with both the restrained and unrestrained modes of operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Nataniel Barbosa Vicente, Mark Fredrick Culler, Brian Patrick Lenhart, Jr., Marcelo Esteban Valdes
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Publication number: 20090257158Abstract: A circuit breaker system and method having zone selective interlock features is provided. The system and method include the transmission of a selective interlock signal from a downstream circuit breaker to an upstream circuit breaker in the event a first or second fault condition is detected. The upstream circuit breaker upon receipt of this signal changes the response of the second circuit breaker depending on whether the first or second fault condition has been detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Nataniel Barbosa Vicente, Mark Fredrick Culler, Brian Patrick Lenhart, JR., Marcelo Esteban Valdes