Patents by Inventor Paul Darby
Paul Darby 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: 20240084406Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, kits, and methods for detecting methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nucleic acids. In some embodiments, the compositions, kits, and methods can be used to detect one or more of type i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, vii, viii, ix, xii, xiii, xiv, xv, or xxi SCCmec right extremity junction (MREJ) MRSA nucleic acids and one or more of mecA, mecC, and/or an additional S. aureus-specific gene.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Patrick Peterson, Paul Darby, Matthias Jost, Siobhan Miick, Matthew Brentnall, JoAnn Jackson
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Patent number: 11859257Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, kits, and methods for detecting methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nucleic acids. In some embodiments, the compositions, kits, and methods can be used to detect one or more of type i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, vii, viii, ix, xii, xiii, xiv, xv, or xxi SCCmec right extremity junction (MREJ) MRSA nucleic acids and one or more of mecA, mecC, and/or an additional S. aureus-specific gene.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2018Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Patrick Peterson, Paul Darby, Matthias Jost, Siobhan Miick, Matthew Brentnall, JoAnn Jackson
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Patent number: 11434338Abstract: The invention provides a powder pre-preg comprising as sole resin a vinyl ester resin having a Tg in the range of ?5 to +30° C. and a melt viscosity @100° C. in the range of 2 to 75 dPa·s, which can be used in making a composite at a temperature as low as 80° C.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Polynt Composites FranceInventors: Thierry Foussard, Paul Darby, Serge Herman, Christine Dhersin
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Publication number: 20220074002Abstract: Oligomer nucleotides, compositions, methods, kits, and uses are provided for detecting or quantifying a Human Cytomegalovirus virus 1 (CMV (human herpesvirus 5, HHV5) nucleic acid, e.g., using nucleic acid amplification and hybridization assays. Multiphase amplification of a CMV target sequence is also described. The oligomer nucleotides, compositions, methods, kits, and uses can be used to amplify and/or detect the UL56 gene of CMV.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2019Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Paul Darby, Siobhan Miick, Jo Ann Jackson, Hee Cheol Kim, Amber Hillius, Ankur Shah
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Publication number: 20200392565Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, kits, and methods for detecting methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nucleic acids. In some embodiments, the compositions, kits, and methods can be used to detect one or more of type i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, vii, viii, ix, xii, xiii, xiv, xv, or xxi SCCmec right extremity junction (MREJ) MRSA nucleic acids and one or more of mecA, mecC, and/or an additional S. aureus-specific gene.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2018Publication date: December 17, 2020Applicant: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Patrick Peterson, Paul Darby, Matthias Jost, Siobhan Miick, Matthew Brentnall, JoAnn Jackson
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Publication number: 20200354535Abstract: The invention provides a powder pre-preg comprising as sole resin a vinyl ester resin having a Tg in the range of ?5 to +30° C. and a melt viscosity @100° C. in the range of 2 to 75 dPa·s, which can be used in making a composite at a temperature as low as 80° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Thierry Foussard, Paul Darby, Serge Herman, Christine Dhersin
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Patent number: 10752743Abstract: The invention provides a powder pre-preg comprising as sole resin a vinyl ester resin having a Tg in the range of ?5 to +30° C. and a melt viscosity @100° C. in the range of 2 to 75 dPa·s, which can be used in making a composite at a temperature as low as 80° C.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2015Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Polynt Composites FranceInventors: Thierry Foussard, Paul Darby, Serge Herman, Christine Dhersin
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Publication number: 20170327656Abstract: The invention provides a powder pre-preg comprising as sole resin a vinyl ester resin having a Tg in the range of ?5 to +30° C. and a melt viscosity @100° C. in the range of 2 to 75 dPa·s, which can be used in making a composite at a temperature as low as 80° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2015Publication date: November 16, 2017Applicant: Polynt Composites FranceInventors: Thierry Foussard, Paul Darby, Serge Herman, Christine Dhersin
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Patent number: 8497316Abstract: It concerns a crosslinkable and foaming polyester-polyurethane resin moulding composition, comprising: an A component, comprising: A1) at least one poly-functional isocyanate compound, and A2) at least one free radical polymerization initiator a B component, comprising by weight: B1) 100 parts of at least one polyol resin comprising: —B11) 50 to 80 parts of at least one ethylenically unsaturated polyester polyol—B 12) 20 to 50 parts of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, with, B11), being the reaction product of: a) an acid component comprising: a1) at least one ethylenically unsaturated diacid, and a2) at least one saturated diacid with a1/a2 molar ratio so varying to have an unsaturation content in B11) from 0.25/1 to 5/1, and, b) a diol component in excess with respect to component a) B2) from 0.01 to 1.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2008Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: CCP Composites UK LtdInventors: Paul Darby, Phil Dean
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Publication number: 20100239847Abstract: It concerns a crosslinkable and foaming polyester-polyurethane resin moulding composition, comprising: an A component, comprising: A1) at least one poly-functional isocyanate compound, and A2) at least one free radical polymerisation initiator a B component, comprising by weight: B1) 100 parts of at least one polyol resin comprising: —B11) 50 to 80 parts of at least one ethylenically unsaturated polyester polyol—B 12) 20 to 50 parts of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, with, B11), being the reaction product of: a) an acid component comprising: a1) at least one ethylenically unsaturated diacid, and a2) at least one saturated diacid with a1/a2 molar ratio so varying to have an unsaturation content in B11) from 0.25/1 to 5/1, and, b) a diol component in excess with respect to component a) B2) from 0.01 to 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2008Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Paul Darby, Phil Dean
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Patent number: 7530866Abstract: A planing amphibious vehicle has at least one trim tab at its stern. A vehicle control system includes a mode change controller and a trim tab controller. The mode change controller informs the trim tab controller when a mode change event is taking place. The trim tab controller retracts the trim tabs if the mode change is from marine to land mode; and deploys the tabs if the change is from land mode to marine mode, to assist the vehicle in rising on to the plane. The controller may also retract the tabs if the vehicle reverses; and deploy the tabs if a change is made from reverse to forward motion. The vehicle control system may connect to actuators and sensors for retractable road wheels, which may use hydropneumatic struts. Safeguards against system faults and/or erroneous switch operation are included. Road wheel drive decouples are used; a marine drive decoupler may also be fitted.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2004Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Gibbs Technologies LimitedInventors: Christopher Paul Darby, Mathew Roger Pease
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Publication number: 20080171068Abstract: A novel method of producing an odor-controlling textile is disclosed. More specifically, a textile structure is disclosed that contains thin breathable film layer having an activatable antimicrobial odor controlling material. Most specifically, the present invention relates to a textile composite that is composed of a flexible breathable film layer with a measurable gas or vapor transmission rate, that contains metallic silver, zinc and/or copper metallic ions, and is combined with fabric and/or foam layers to form an antimicrobial, odor and infection control laminated structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2008Publication date: July 17, 2008Applicant: ETCETERA LLCInventors: Daniel M. Wyner, Marc D. Etchells, Paul A. Darby
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Publication number: 20080108055Abstract: Compositions, methods and kits for detecting flavivirus nucleic acids. Particularly described are methods for detecting West Nile virus nucleic acids in the 3? non-coding region.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATEDInventors: Jeffrey Linnen, Reinhold Pollner, Wen Wu, Geoffrey Dennis, Paul Darby
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Patent number: 7314394Abstract: Amphibious vehicle (1, FIG. 1) has retractable road wheels (2, 2?, FIG. 1). This may allow planing. During marine travel, at least one wheel may droop below the water line. This increases drag, particularly when cornering. Suspension height sensor 22 may be arranged to detect a threshold beyond which the wheel should not be allowed to droop over water, unless mode change is in progress. When this threshold is passed, pump 18 co-operates with controller 15 to pump fluid into lower chamber 7? of actuator 5 to retract the wheel. Switchable valves 9, 19, 21, and 23 are provided to allow adjustment of fluid chamber volumes. Gas filled accumulators 11 may be provided where a hydraulic suspension is used. Numeral 42 represents an adjustable trim tab. FIG. 4 shows an alternative fluid system layout, with valves 19, 19?, and 110 to allow fluid to be returned to tank 18?.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2004Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: Gibbs Technologies Ltd.Inventor: Christopher Paul Darby
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Publication number: 20070009953Abstract: Compositions, methods and kits for detecting flavivirus nucleic acids. Particularly described are methods for detecting very low levels of West Nile virus nucleic acids in the 5? non-coding/capsid region.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2006Publication date: January 11, 2007Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATEDInventors: Jeffrey Linnen, Reinhold Pollner, Wen Wu, Geoffrey Dennis, Paul Darby
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Publication number: 20060257860Abstract: Methods for detecting influenza virus A and influenza virus B nucleic acids in biological samples by using in vitro amplification and detection are disclosed. Compositions that are target-specific nucleic acid sequences and kits comprising target-specific nucleic acid oligomers for amplifying in vitro influenza virus A or influenza virus B nucleic acid and detecting amplified nucleic acid sequences are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATEDInventors: Elizabeth Marlowe, Paul Darby, Damon Getman, Sylvia Norman, Reinhold Pollner
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Publication number: 20060223080Abstract: Compositions, methods and kits for detecting Group A streptococci. Particularly described are oligonucleotides that are useful as amplification primers and hybridization probes for detecting very low levels of Group A streptococci nucleic acids.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2005Publication date: October 5, 2006Applicant: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: Reinhold Pollner, Paul Darby
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Publication number: 20050100402Abstract: An improved block paving sand comprising kiln dried sand mixed with a water-soluble polymer. The block paving sand is filled into gaps between blocks and then water is applied thereto. Upon contact with the water, the polymer coats the sand and then sets hard, thereby stabilising the block paving.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2004Publication date: May 12, 2005Inventors: Paul Darby, John Liddy
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Patent number: 6280846Abstract: Curable compositions for making fibre-reinforcement structural composites such as GRP comprise an unsaturated polyester resin base, a co-polymerizable monomer and preferably, one or more performance-enhancing additives. Thixotropy is endowed by 5% by weight or less of an organic amide.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1999Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: Cray Valley LimitedInventors: Paul Darby, Paul Sutton
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Patent number: 5835873Abstract: A vehicle safety system having a plurality of safety device controllers and a method of controlling same are disclosed. The vehicle safety system provides for the protection of vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash. The system is capable of controlling safety devices such as airbag assemblies, seat belt tensioner assemblies, fuel cutoff switch assemblies, battery disconnect switch assemblies, assemblies for sending notification to emergency services, and assemblies for sending vehicle location data. The system accepts data from other vehicle systems such as speed data from the antilock brake system to distinguish between a low speed and a high speed crash, seat occupancy data to selectively activate airbags, and steering system and acceleration data to detect vehicle rollover conditions.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 1997Date of Patent: November 10, 1998Assignee: Breed Automotive Technology, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Paul Darby, Harald Snorre Husby