Patents by Inventor Mark Hansen

Mark Hansen 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).

  • Publication number: 20060234541
    Abstract: A protective cover for a dual inline memory module (DIMM) circuit card includes a pair of cover members for substantially containing the DIMM circuit card. The cover members are secured to opposite sides of the DIMM circuit card. The pair of cover members defines a socket-receiving channel between respective printed-circuit-board (PCB) mating faces of the cover members. The cover members includes a plurality of positioning features engaging the DIMM circuit card for positioning a portion of the DIMM circuit card within the socket-receiving channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Graham, Mark Hansen, Michael Rasmussen
  • Publication number: 20060196702
    Abstract: A capacitive load cell includes upper and lower capacitor plates and an intermediate dielectric comprising two or more layers of compressible material with diverse compressibility characteristics. The most easily compressed dielectric layer provides sensitivity to low occupant weight, while the less easily compressed dielectric layer(s) provide sensitivity to medium and high occupant weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Hansen, William Fultz
  • Publication number: 20060136180
    Abstract: A method of selecting a virtual toy construction model, the method comprising: receiving by a host computer system a digital representation of an input toy construction model, the input toy construction model including a plurality of construction elements; generating a bill-of-materials that includes at least all construction elements of the received input construction model; performing a search in a repository of respective digital representations of a plurality of virtual toy construction models for one or more construction models that can be constructed from the set of construction elements included in the bill of materials; presenting on a client computer system at least one of the construction models identified in the search.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Hansen, Lisbeth Pallesen, Ronny Scherer
  • Publication number: 20060027768
    Abstract: A web inspection module is described for scanning an imprinted web in a printing press. The web inspection module includes a light source for illuminating a portion of the web, a contact image sensor having a plurality of sensing elements, and a processor for receiving and processing image data representative of the imprinted web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Applicant: Quad/Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Pearson, Mark Hansen, Bradly Moersfelder, Patrick James Noffke, John Seymour
  • Publication number: 20050262568
    Abstract: There is provided a communication device, and a method thereof, for managing access to protected content. The communication device comprises an application (302), a trusted file system service (316), a trusted agent (318) and a trusted content renderer (320). The application (302) requests performance of an action for the protected content (306). The trusted file system service (316) identifies the protected content (306) to the application (302). The trusted agent (318) identifies rights associated with the protected content (306) to the application (302). The trusted content renderer (320) performs the action in response to determining that the application (302) is an untrusted application having sufficient rights to perform the action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Hansen, Richard Chow, Kevin Mowry, Dwight Smith, James Warden
  • Publication number: 20050208613
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions containing a common ligand linked to a detectable moiety and provides methods for the preparation of such compositions. The present invention also provides methods for screening candidate ligands for binding to a NAD binding receptor, which include contacting a receptor with a candidate ligand and a composition of the invention followed by evaluation of receptor binding. The screening method of the present invention has broad applicability and can be used to screen large numbers of a wide variety of ligands. The present invention further provides methods for detecting the binding activity of a putative receptor, which include combining the putative receptor with a composition of the invention and evaluating the level of detectable moiety. The invention also provides kits useful for detection of receptors having NAD binding activity and for screening of candidate ligands that bind to a NAD binding receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Yong Qin, Lin Yu, Mark Hansen, Eduard Sergienko, Bonnie Bertolaet, Daniel Sem
  • Publication number: 20050210508
    Abstract: A wireless communication network, and a method thereof, for communicating with a remote device (104) via a wireless link comprising a transceiver (202) and a processor (204). The transceiver (202) obtains preference information relating to the remote device (104). The processor (204) adjusts time-to-live (TTL) information of at least one media content item based on the preference information. Also, the transceiver (202) provides a first media content item and a first TTL information associated with the first media content item to the remote device (104). In addition, the processor (204) identifies a second media content item associated with the first media content item, and determines a second TTL information based on the first media content item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Vincent Lau, Charles Binzel, John Brunner, Mark Hansen, Michael Kotzin
  • Publication number: 20050199561
    Abstract: The lockable motorcycle stand is composed of two major systems: a supporting system and a restraining system. The supporting system is designed to support the weight of the motorcycle during the various uses for the lockable motorcycle stand. The supporting system is designed to use leverage to move the lockable motorcycle stand from a retracted position to an extended position, whereby the motorcycle is lifted off the ground when the lockable motorcycle stand is in the extended position. The restraining system is designed to lock the lockable motorcycle stand into the extended position, securing the motorcycle to the lockable motorcycle stand thereby facilitating repairs, storage, or transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: Neil Dansie, Scott Hansen, Mark Hansen
  • Publication number: 20050092195
    Abstract: An embossing system is provided for embossing a web having a first embossing roll having embossing elements and a second embossing roll having embossing elements, wherein at least a portion of the embossing elements of the first and second embossing rolls are substantially oriented in the cross-machine direction. The embossing roll may be crowned, may have alignment means, and may be provided with precision gearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Applicant: Fort James Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Ruthven, Dale Gracyalny, Galyn Schulz, John DeMille, Otto Mogged, Alan Kraszewski, Robert Williams, Harlie Zahn, Robert Daus, Mark Hansen
  • Publication number: 20050042674
    Abstract: The present invention provides common ligand mimics that act as common ligands for a receptor family. The present invention also provides bi-ligands containing these common ligand mimics. Bi-ligands of the invention provide enhanced affinity and/or selectivity of ligand binding to a receptor or receptor family through the synergistic action of the common ligand mimic and specificity ligand which compose the bi-ligand. The present invention also provides combinatorial libraries containing the common ligand mimics and bi-ligands of the invention. Further, the present invention provides methods for manufacturing the common ligand mimics and bi-ligands of the invention and methods for assaying the combinatorial libraries of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: Lin Yu, Qing Dong, Fabrice Pierre, Edcon Chang, Hengyuan Lang, Yong Qin, Yunfeng Fang, Mark Hansen, Maurizio Pellecchia
  • Publication number: 20050019825
    Abstract: The present invention provides common ligand mimics that act as common ligands for a receptor family. The present invention also provides bi-ligands containing these common ligand mimics. Bi-ligands of the invention provide enhanced affinity and/or selectivity of ligand binding to a receptor or receptor family through the synergistic action of the common ligand mimic and specificity ligand that compose the bi-ligand. The present invention also provides combinatorial libraries containing the common ligand mimics and bi-ligands of the invention. Further, the present invention provides methods for manufacturing the common ligand mimics and bi-ligands of the invention and methods for assaying the combinatorial libraries of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Qing Dong, Fabrice Pierre, Hengyuan Lang, Lin Yu, Mark Hansen, Daniel Sem, Maurizio Pellecchia
  • Publication number: 20040222678
    Abstract: A chair assembly is provided which includes a frame, and a support member a support member is attached to the frame for defining a seat portion, a transition portion and a back portion. The frame is selectively movable between a collapsed position and an operative position, in the operative position a portion of the frame supporting the back portion of the support member is substantially vertically disposed and extends upward to the back portion of the support member. The chair assembly further includes an elongated member detachably connected to the substantially vertically disposed portion of the frame when the frame is in the operative position and an umbrella. A distal end portion of the shaft of the umbrella is pivotally connected to an upper end of the elongated member via a pivot assembly such that the umbrella can be selectively disposed in predetermined positions relative to the frame of the chair assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventor: Mark Hansen
  • Patent number: 6727058
    Abstract: The present invention provides packaging cell lines and recombinant lentiviral or retroviral particles produced therefrom, particularly pseudotyped retroviral particles. The packaging cell lines of the invention are produced by inducibly expressing an envelope protein by methods described herein. Also described is a screening assay for compounds that affect integration of viral nucleic acid into target (e.g., host) nucleic acid. Such compounds are identified based on their effect on viral integrase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: The Salk Institute for Biological Studies
    Inventors: Frederic Bushman, Mark Hansen
  • Publication number: 20040009526
    Abstract: The present invention provides common ligand mimics that act as common ligands for a receptor family. The present invention also provides bi-ligands containing these common ligand mimics. Bi-ligands of the invention provide enhanced affinity and/or selectivity of ligand binding to a receptor or receptor family through the synergistic action of the common ligand mimic and specificity ligand which compose the bi-ligand. The present invention also provides combinatorial libraries containing the common ligand mimics and bi-ligands of the invention. Further, the present invention provides methods for manufacturing the common ligand mimics and bi-ligands of the invention and methods for assaying the combinatorial libraries of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventors: Lin Yu, Qing Dong, Fabrice Pierre, Edcon Chang, Hengyuan Lang, Yong Qin, Yunfeng Fang, Mark Hansen, Maurizio Pellecchia
  • Publication number: 20040009527
    Abstract: The present invention provides common ligand mimics that act as common ligands for a receptor family. The present invention also provides bi-ligands containing these common ligand mimics. Bi-ligands of the invention provide enhanced affinity and/or selectivity of ligand binding to a receptor or receptor family through the synergistic action of the common ligand mimic and specificity ligand that compose the bi-ligand. The present invention also provides combinatorial libraries containing the common ligand mimics and bi-ligands of the invention. Further, the present invention provides methods for manufacturing the common ligand mimics and bi-ligands of the invention and methods for assaying the combinatorial libraries of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventors: Qing Dong, Fabrice Pierre, Hengyuan Lang, Lin Yu, Mark Hansen, Daniel S. Sem, Maurizio Pellecchia
  • Publication number: 20030236630
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for identifying a pharmacocluster. The method includes the steps of (a) determining bound conformations of a ligand bound to different polypeptides, and (b) clustering two or more bound conformations of the ligand having substantially the same bound conformation, thereby identifying a pharmacocluster. The invention also provides a method for identifying a member of a pharmacocluster. The invention also provides a method for identifying a polypeptide pharmacofamily. The method includes the steps of (a) determining bound conformations of a ligand bound to different polypeptides of a polypeptide family, and (b) identifying two or more bound conformations of the ligand having substantially different bound conformations, thereby identifying at least two polypeptide pharmacofamilies exhibiting binding specificity for the two or more substantially different bound conformations of the ligand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Applicant: Triad Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel S. Sem, Mark Hansen
  • Patent number: 6647383
    Abstract: A system and method for information searching comprising determination of, in fine granularity, a Community of Interest (COI), further data mining in search results, using at least one of COI and expert preferences to identify important knowledge, formulation and manipulation of results, and summarization of search results into a document like entity with dynamic attributes described. More particularly, the invention relates to a system and method for providing interactive dialogue and iterative search functions to find information on a large network of servers such as the world wide web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine G. August, Chin-Sheng Chuang, Michelle McNerney, Elizabeth A. Shriver, Mark Hansen, Ping-wen Ong, Daniel D. Lee, Craig Nohl, Theodore Sizer, II
  • Publication number: 20020133296
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for identifying a pharmacocluster. The method includes the steps of (a) determining bound conformations of a ligand bound to different polypeptides, and (b) clustering two or more bound conformations of the ligand having substantially the same bound conformation, thereby identifying a pharmacocluster. The invention also provides a method for identifying a member of a pharmacocluster. The invention also provides a method for identifying a polypeptide pharmacofamily. The method includes the steps of (a) determining bound conformations of a ligand bound to different polypeptides of a polypeptide family, and (b) identifying two or more bound conformations of the ligand having substantially different bound conformations, thereby identifying at least two polypeptide pharmacofamilies exhibiting binding specificity for the two or more substantially different bound conformations of the ligand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: Daniel S. Sem, Mark Hansen
  • Publication number: 20010009772
    Abstract: The present invention provides packaging cell lines and recombinant lentiviral or retroviral particles produced therefrom, particularly pseudotyped retroviral particles. The packaging cell lines of the invention are produced by inducibly expressing an envelope protein by methods described herein. Also described is a screening assay for compounds that affect integration of viral nucleic acid into target (e.g., host) nucleic acid. Such compounds are identified based on their effect on viral integrase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Publication date: July 26, 2001
    Inventors: Inder M. Verma, Tal Kafri, Frederic Bushman, Mark Hansen
  • Patent number: 6218181
    Abstract: The present invention provides packaging cell lines and recombinant lentiviral or retroviral particles produced therefrom, particularly pseudotyped retroviral particles. The packaging cell lines of the invention are produced by inducibly expressing an envelope protein by methods described herein. Also described is a screening assay for compounds that affect integration of viral nucleic acid into target (e.g., host) nucleic acid. Such compounds are identified based on their effect on viral integrase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: The Salk Institute for Biological Studies
    Inventors: Inder M. Verma, Tal Kafri, Frederic Bushman, Mark Hansen