Patents by Inventor R. Hanson

R. Hanson 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).

  • CONTROLLED RELEASE COMPOSITIONS OF AGENTS THAT REDUCE CIRCULATING LEVELS OF PLATELETS AND METHODS THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20170112767
    Abstract: Provided are prophylactic and therapeutic methods of treatment of subjects for the purpose of inhibiting vaso-occlusive events, including embolism, by administering agents, including anagrelide and anagrelide derivatives, which reduce the number of circulating platelets to low normal or to below normal levels. Methods and pharmaceutical preparations comprising such agents are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Paul F. GLIDDEN, Alison J. PILGRIM, Stephen R. HANSON
  • TEST STRIP EJECTOR FOR MEDICAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170038363
    Abstract: A system for receiving and ejecting a fluid testing device test strip includes a strip connector having first and second guide rails, and divider walls each having a channel. A sled has first and second legs connected to a cross member. Each leg has a contact leg extending inwardly from a chamfered end. The first and second legs when positioned parallel to the guide rails have the contact leg captured in the divider wall channels retaining the sled in sliding contact with the guide rails for motions in loading and ejection directions. A mechanism assembly is movably connected to the fluid testing device. The cross member is coupled so operation in a first direction displaces the sled in the loading direction positioning the sled in a test strip test position, and opposite operation positions the contact legs in direct contact with and ejects the test strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Will A. Bishop, James R. Hanson, Joyce A. Trese
  • Apparatus for Maintaining a Quiescent Surface of a Fluid in a Container and Method of Operating
    Publication number: 20160346807
    Abstract: A system and process for maintaining a quiescent surface of a fluid in a fluid container is disclosed. A fluid container has a weir structure for capturing fluid when objects are dipped. The captured fluid is returned to the fluid container at a flow rate that maintains an essentially horizontal fluid surface, regardless of the volume of objects dipped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Charles R. Edwards, Lyle R. Hanson
  • Test strip ejector for medical device
    Patent number: 9494569
    Abstract: A system for receiving and ejecting a fluid testing device test strip includes a strip connector having first and second guide rails, and divider walls each having a channel. A sled has first and second legs connected to a cross member. Each leg has a contact leg extending inwardly from a chamfered end. The first and second legs when positioned parallel to the guide rails have the contact leg captured in the divider wall channels retaining the sled in sliding contact with the guide rails for motions in loading and ejection directions. A mechanism assembly is movably connected to the fluid testing device. The cross member is coupled so operation in a first direction displaces the sled in the loading direction positioning the sled in a test strip test position, and opposite operation positions the contact legs in direct contact with and ejects the test strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Will A. Bishop, James R. Hanson, Joyce A. Trese
  • Electronic pre-chamber injector
    Patent number: 9453456
    Abstract: A solenoid valve for a pre-chamber of an internal combustion engine is provided. The solenoid valve may include a valve body defining an inlet port fluidly coupled with a fuel line, an outlet port fluidly coupled with the pre-chamber, and a passage fluidly coupling the inlet port with the outlet port. A valve stem may be slidably disposed in the passage between a first position and a second position. The valve stem may be configured to engage the outlet port in the first position to thereby prevent fluid communication therethrough. A biasing member may be disposed in the passage and configured to actuate the valve stem to the first position. A solenoid may be coupled with the valve body and configured to actuate the valve stem to the second position to thereby allow fluid communication therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Dresser-Rand Company
    Inventors: Kent R. Hanson, Curtis C. Vars
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTIMATING FLOW IN POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE THERAPY
    Publication number: 20160243325
    Abstract: A system adapted to regulate pressure of a flow of breathable gas generated by a motorized blower fan. The system may include a flow estimation analyzer adapted to receive a speed signal representative of a speed of the fan and estimate a parameter representative of the flow of breathable gas (e.g., a flow rate of the breathable gas). The parameter may be determined by inputting the speed signal into a function (e.g., an equation, matrix, or lookup table), which may be selected from a plurality of predetermined functions. The predetermined function may be selected based upon a specific characteristic of the speed signal as identified at the time of estimation of the parameter representative of flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Bruce R. Bowman, John R. Hanson
  • DIVERTER VALVE
    Publication number: 20160243743
    Abstract: A diverter valve for extruded materials, including a split cylinder in the cylindrical opening of a base, each cylinder half being independently pivotable. The base includes first and second inlets for first and second extruded material, and first and second outlets for the material. Base first and second flow paths carry the first and second extruded materials from the inlets to the output openings, and third and fourth flow paths carry extruded material from the first and second first inlet openings to the first and second outlets. The first and second inlet openings and the first and second output openings are axially open to the central opening, and the cylinder halves are adjacent along a plane substantially radial to the central opening axis with each of the cylinder halves including a recess open along the radial plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Dana R. Hanson, Mitchell L. Gritzner
  • LIQUID ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY INK DEVELOPER
    Publication number: 20160216644
    Abstract: A liquid electrophotographic ink developer comprises a developer roller (112) rotatable about an axis, first and second electrodes (108, 110) proximate the developer roller (112) and an inlet chamber (100) extending along the axis from a first end adjacent an inlet opening (122) to a second end opposite the first end. A neck (104) forms an uninterrupted ink flow path from the inlet chamber (100) to the developer roller (112).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher S. Tanner, David E. Sabo, Spencer R. Hanson
  • MERGING MULTIPLE SYSTEM TREES OVER A DATA EXCHANGE LAYER
    Publication number: 20160212239
    Abstract: In an example, there is disclosed a method or system for merging multiple system trees of different resources based in multiple locations over a data exchange layer. In one embodiment, there is disclosed a system for merging assets of different types within one or more tree-based locations. For example, an end node may be represented in a single location, a single message broker may provide services for and be represented in multiple locations. The asset to asset relationships within merged trees may be used to ensure availability of services and visualization of the system for management purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: Sudeep Das, Don R. Hanson, II
  • ONE-CLICK REPUTATION ADJUSTMENT
    Publication number: 20160205073
    Abstract: In an example, there is disclosed a monolithic reputation update on a data exchange layer (DXL). According to one embodiment, designating a set of objects as good or bad can be achieved via a single administrative action by leveraging persistent client initiated connections to the DXL framework. This may enable communication of the reputation updates across a heterogeneous infrastructure, including systems potentially unreachable by the server, such as those behind a firewall or NAT.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher Smith, Don R. Hanson, II
  • THREAT INTELLIGENCE ON A DATA EXCHANGE LAYER
    Publication number: 20160197941
    Abstract: In an example, a threat intelligence controller is configured to operate on a data exchange layer (DXL). The threat intelligence controller acts as a DXL consumer of reputation data for a network object, which may be reported in various different types and from various different sources. Of the devices authorized to act as reputation data producers, each may have its own trust level. As the threat intelligence controller aggregates data from various providers, it may weight the reputation reports according to trust level. The threat intelligence engine thus builds a composite reputation for the object. When it receives a DXL message requesting a reputation for the object, it publishes the composite reputation on the DXL bus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicant: MCAFEE INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Smith, Edward T. McDonald, Don R. Hanson, II
  • Controlled release compositions of agents that reduce circulating levels of platelets and methods therefor
    Patent number: 9381198
    Abstract: Provided are prophylactic and therapeutic methods of treatment of subjects for the purpose of inhibiting vaso-occlusive events, including embolism, by administering agents, including anagrelide and anagrelide derivatives, which reduce the number of circulating platelets to low normal or to below normal levels. Methods and pharmaceutical preparations comprising such agents are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: BioVascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul F. Glidden, Alison J. Pilgrim, Stephen R. Hanson
  • Permitting automated speech command discovery via manual event to command mapping
    Patent number: 9368107
    Abstract: An input from a manually initiated action within a computing system can be received. The system can be associated with a speech component. The input can be associated with a system function. The function can be an operation within the computing system and can be linked to a function identifier. The identifier can be translated to a command data. The command data can be associated with a command identifier, a command, and an alternative command. The command data can be a speech command registered within the speech component. The command data can be presented within a speech interface responsive to the translating. The speech interface can be associated with the speech component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Nuance Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary R. Hanson
  • POLYMER FILTER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF SETTING UP AN EXTRUDING SYSTEM UTILIZING THE POLYMER FILTER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160101557
    Abstract: A polymer filter assembly through which flowable material from a supply is directed for processing before passing to a die assembly through which the flowable material is delivered to form a sheet layer. The polymer filter assembly has a polymer filter frame that supports processing components for the flowable material and a support assembly for the polymer filter frame. The support assembly includes components cooperating between the polymer filter frame and a base upon which the polymer filter frame is supported to allow controlled relative vertical movement between the polymer filter frame and base to thereby permit controlled alignment between the polymer filter frame and at least one of: a) an upstream component that delivers flowable material from the supply; and b) the die assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Dana R. Hanson, Mitchell L. Gritzner, Ryan E. Leopold
  • BARREL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF SETTING UP AN EXTRUSION SYSTEM UTILIZING THE BARREL ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160101556
    Abstract: A barrel assembly through which flowable material is delivered to a die assembly through which the flowable material is delivered to form a sheet layer. The barrel assembly has: a conduit having a body with a length defining a lengthwise flow passage between upstream and downstream ends; and a support assembly for the conduit. The support assembly has: a) a conduit engaging assembly; and b) a guide assembly through which the conduit body and conduit engaging assembly are moved guidingly relative to a base, to which the guide assembly is mounted, in a path that is substantially parallel to the length of the conduit body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Dana R. Hanson, Mitchell L. Gritzner, Ryan E. Leopold
  • DIE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF SETTING UP AN EXTRUSION SYSTEM UTILIZING THE DIE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160101552
    Abstract: A die assembly through which flowable material from a supply is controllably delivered to a processing assembly at which a sheet layer is formed. The die assembly has a main frame and a support assembly for the main frame. The support assembly includes components cooperating between the main frame and a base upon which the main frame is supported to allow controlled relative vertical movement between the main frame and base to thereby permit controlled alignment between the main frame and an upstream component that delivers flowable material from the supply to the die assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Dana R. Hanson, Mitchell L. Gritzner, Ryan E. Leopold
  • Liquid electrophotography ink developer
    Patent number: 9291948
    Abstract: A liquid electrophotographic ink developer comprises a developer roller (112) rotatable about an axis, first and second electrodes (108, 110) proximate the developer roller (112) and an inlet chamber (100) extending along the axis from a first end adjacent an inlet opening (122) to a second end opposite the first end. A neck (104) forms an uninterrupted ink flow path from the inlet chamber (100) to the developer roller (112).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher S. Tanner, David E. Sabo, Spencer R. Hanson
  • CONTROLLED RELEASE COMPOSITIONS OF AGENTS THAT REDUCE CIRCULATING LEVELS OF PLATELETS AND METHODS THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20160051552
    Abstract: Provided are prophylactic and therapeutic methods of treatment of subjects for the purpose of inhibiting vaso-occlusive events, including embolism, by administering agents, including anagrelide and anagrelide derivatives, which reduce the number of circulating platelets to low normal or to below normal levels. Methods and pharmaceutical preparations comprising such agents are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Paul F. GLIDDEN, Alison J. PILGRIM, Stephen R. HANSON
  • Diverter valve
    Patent number: RE45965
    Abstract: A diverter valve controlling input of two different extruded materials has a valve body having an axially extending opening, and a valve piston axially movable in the opening between first and second positions. The body defines a first inlet for receiving a first material, and a second inlet for receiving a second material with first and second outlets opposite the inlets. The piston has first and second through channels and first and second cross-over channels, each with inlet side and outlet side ports. A first flushing channel communicates with the first inlet and end ports, a second flushing channel communicates with the second inlet and end ports, and a third flushing channel opposite the first two communicates with the second outlet and includes a plurality of ports, with all the ports, inlets and outlets open to the axial opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Processing Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dana R. Hanson, Mitchell L. Gritzner
  • Container
    Patent number: D760073
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Mather, Jeffrey J. Zettle, Craig R. Gosen, Matthew N. Thurin, Troy D. Smith, Michael R. Hanson, Jason S. Trahan