Patents by Inventor Robert Clarke
Robert Clarke 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: 20130338612Abstract: An apparatus for intraocular injection comprising a body adapted to accommodate an injection device and a displacement device coupled to a distal portion of the body. The displacement device comprises a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion. Axial movement of the first portion within the body in a distal direction causes the second portion to displace a superficial layer of an eye relative to an underlying layer of the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Christopher James Smith, David Heighton, Alastair Robert Clarke
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Patent number: 8573432Abstract: An improved drink can with a drink opening and a vent opening are positioned opposite from ouch other with respect to a central portion of a top end of a drink can. The tab is attached to the central portion and can be pulled upward to open the drink opening then pushed back downward to open the vent opening. To aid in opening the vent opening with the tab, the vent opening may have a ridge to provide additional leverage when the tab pushes downward on a score line that defines the vent opening. The tab may be enlarged so that upon breakage of the score line to the vent opening, the tab contacts the top end of the can and does not allow the user's finger to proceed into the vent opening and possibly cut the user's finger.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2013Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Inventors: Arthur Joseph Emanuele, III, Robert Clarke Church
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Publication number: 20130161328Abstract: An improved drink can is disclosed wherein the drink can has a drink opening and a vent opening which are positioned opposite from each other with respect to a central portion of a top end of a drink can. The tab is attached to the central portion and can be pulled upward to open the drink opening then pushed back downward to open the vent opening. To aid in opening the vent opening with the tab, the vent opening may have a ridge to provide additional leverage when the tab pushes downward on a score line that defines the vent opening. The tab may be enlarged so that upon breakage of the score line to the vent opening, the tab contacts the top end of the can and does not allow the user's finger to proceed into the vent opening and possibly cut the user's finger.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2013Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventors: Arthur Joseph Emanuele, III, Robert Clarke Church
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Patent number: 8431086Abstract: A medical device, such as a vascular access device, is disclosed for providing access to a medical fluid flow path for the introduction or withdrawal of medical fluids to and from the flow path. The access device includes an indicator for providing a visual indication when the access device has been exposed to an antiseptic agent.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2011Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Kent L. Lurvey, Shmuel Sternberg, Vadim V. Krongauz, Rosa H. Yeh, Robin G. Pauley, Dustin C. Cawthon, Ton That Hai, Lecon L. Woo, Ashok K. Khanna, Birendra K. Lal, Michael Tung-Kiung Ling, William S. Hoerle, Craig L. Sandford, Mark A. Nordhaus, Alexander Savitski, Nicklaus J. Kirichkow, Kenneth Glen Suh, Sivaramakrishnan Krishnamoorthy, Hsinjin E. Yang, Robert A. Clarke
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Patent number: 8397935Abstract: A drink can having both drinking and venting openings is provided. The two openings are positioned a distance from one another with respect to a central portion of a top end of a drink can. A single tab is attached to the central portion of the top end, and can be pulled upward to open the drink opening, then pushed downward to open the vent opening. To aid in opening the vent opening with the single tab, the venting portion is provided with a protrusion comprising opposed sloping sides to focus the force when the tab is pushed downward on a score line that defines the vent opening. Advantageously, the tab may be larger than the vent opening so that, upon breakage of the vent opening score line, the tab contacts the top end of the can, thereby preventing the user's finger from proceeding into sharp portions of the vent opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Inventors: Arthur Joseph Emanuele, III, Robert Clarke Church
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Patent number: 8399781Abstract: An electronic device includes at least one terminal formed on the electronic device. The electronic device also includes at least one of a semiconductor device, an integrated circuit chip, and a computer. A seamless conductive mesh is formed on at least one surface of the electronic device. The conductive mesh is in electrical contact with the terminal. The terminal facilitates electrical conduction between the conductive mesh and an electrical detection circuit. The electronic device also may include a pattern having traces formed on at least two surfaces where each of the traces includes a continuous loop of conductive material is formed on at least two surfaces. The electronic device also may include a first plurality of conductive loops formed on the electronic device that are continuous and surround the electronic device in a first direction and a second plurality of conductive loops formed on the electronic device that are continuous and surround the electronic device in a second direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2011Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Teledyne Technologies IncorporatedInventors: Cuong V. Pham, David E. Chubin, Robert A. Clarke, Aaron D. Kuan
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Publication number: 20130026063Abstract: The invention is directed to a process that combines the solvent deasphalting with resin hydrotreatment so as to reduce the costs associated with performing each of the steps separately. The integrated process of the invention permits higher product yields coupled with lower energy and transportation costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: Foster Wheeler USA CorporationInventors: Daniel B. Gillis, Robert Clarke, Joseph Woodson
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Patent number: 8360327Abstract: A tag and a method of manufacturing a tag having an electronic device, which may be a transponder embedded in binding material, the method including applying a pre-coat of binding material to the transponder, at least partially curing the pre-coat of binding material, locating the resulting pre-coated transponder in further binding material and curing the further binding material. The method may further include applying a vacuum to the binding material and binding material, heating the binding materials and vibrating the binding materials. Apparatus for producing tags is also described and claimed. The tag has a construction which facilitates subcutaneous introduction into a target subject, such as an animal, and helps provide retention of the tag in the inserted position in the target subject.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Ensid Investments Ltd.Inventor: Ross Robert Clarke
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Patent number: 8240038Abstract: A method including positioning an electronic device proximate a second device, the electronic device including at least one of a semiconductor device, an integrated circuit chip, and an electronic substrate, and the second device activatable to form a conductive pattern on the electronic device. The method further includes activating the second device to form the conductive pattern and forming the conductive pattern on at least two surfaces of the electronic device. The conductive pattern includes one or more than one conductive trace. Each conductive trace includes a conductive material and is continuous between at least two surfaces of the electronic device. Each conductive trace is formed by controlling relative movement of the electronic device and the second device during activation of the second device.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Teledyne Technologies IncorporatedInventors: Cuong V. Pham, David E. Chubin, Robert A. Clarke, Aaron D. Kuan
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Publication number: 20120015335Abstract: A simulation device for simulating the operation of a medication delivery device comprises a housing (1) and a moveable element (4) partly disposed in the housing (1). The moveable element is moveable from a first position to a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2009Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Christopher James Smith, Alastair Robert Clarke, David Sanders
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Publication number: 20110236258Abstract: A medical device, such as a vascular access device, is disclosed for providing access to a medical fluid flow path for the introduction or withdrawal of medical fluids to and from the flow path. The access device includes an indicator for providing a visual indication when the access device has been exposed to an antiseptic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicants: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC., BAXTER HEALTHCARE S.A.Inventors: Kent L. Lurvey, Shmuel Sternberg, Vadim V. Krongauz, Rosa H. Yeh, Robin G. Pauley, Dustin C. Cawthon, Ton That Hai, Lecon L. Woo, Ashok K. Khanna, Birendra K. Lal, Michael Tung-Kiung Ling, William S. Hoerle, Craig L. Sandford, Mark A. Nordhaus, Alexander Savitski, Nicklaus J. Kirichkow, Kenneth Glen Suh, Sivaramakrishnan Krishnamoorthy, Hsinjin E. Yang, Robert A. Clarke
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Patent number: 7981381Abstract: A medical device, such as a vascular access device, is disclosed for providing access to a medical fluid flow path for the introduction or withdrawal of medical fluids to and from the flow path. The access device includes an indicator for providing a visual indication when the access device has been exposed to an antiseptic agent.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2007Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Kent L. Lurvey, Shmuel Sternberg, Vadim V. Krongauz, Rosa H. Yeh, Robin G. Pauley, Dustin C. Cawthon, Ton That Hai, Lecon L. Woo, Ashok K. Khanna, Birendra K. Lal, Michael Tung-Kiung Ling, William S. Hoerle, Craig L. Sandford, Mark A. Nordhaus, Alexander Savitski, Nicklaus J. Kirichkow, Kenneth Glen Suh, Sivaramakrishnan Krishnamoorthy, Hsinjin E. Yang, Robert A. Clarke
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Publication number: 20110123574Abstract: The present invention is based, in part, on the unexpected discovery that particles for pulmonary delivery of a therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic agent that comprise a phospholipid and a sufficient amount of leucine can produce sustained effect of the agent. Specifically, particles for pulmonary delivery of a therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic agent that contain a phospholipid or combination of phospholipids, wherein the phospholipid or combination of phospholipids is present in the particles in an amount of about 1 to 46 weight percent; and leucine, wherein leucine is present in the particles in an amount of at least 46 weight percent, can contribute to sustained effect of the agent. Particles that comprise at least 46 weight percent leucine but that do not contain phospholipids do not exhibit these same sustained effect properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: Alkermes, Inc.Inventors: Sujit K. Basu, Giovanni Caponetti, Robert Clarke, Katharina J. Elbert
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Patent number: 7947911Abstract: A method of forming an anti-tamper mesh on an electronic device. The method includes forming at least one terminal on the electronic device and forming a conductive mesh on at least one surface of the electronic device, wherein the conductive mesh is in electrical contact with the terminal, and wherein the terminal facilitates electrical conduction between the conductive mesh and an electrical detection circuit.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2007Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Teledyne Technologies IncorporatedInventors: Cuong V. Pham, David E. Chubin, Robert A. Clarke, Aaron D. Kuan
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Publication number: 20110089246Abstract: A tag and a method of manufacturing a tag having an electronic device, which may be a transponder embedded in binding material, the method including applying a pre-coat of binding material to the transponder, at least partially curing the pre-coat of binding material, locating the resulting pre-coated transponder in further binding material and curing the further binding material. The method may further include applying a vacuum to the binding material and binding material, heating the binding materials and vibrating the binding materials. Apparatus for producing tags is also described and claimed. The tag has a construction which facilitates subcutaneous introduction into a target subject, such as an animal, and helps provide retention of the tag in the inserted position in the target subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: ENSID INVESTMENTS LTDInventor: Ross Robert Clarke
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Publication number: 20110056946Abstract: An improved drink can is disclosed wherein the drink can has a drink opening and a vent opening which are positioned opposite from each other with respect to a central portion of a top end of a drink can. The tab is attached to the central portion and can be pulled upward to open the drink opening then pushed back downward to open the vent opening. To aid in opening the vent opening with the tab, the vent opening may have a ridge to provide additional leverage when the tab pushes downward on a score line that defines the vent opening. The tab may be enlarged so that upon breakage of the score line to the vent opening, the tab contacts the top end of the can and does not allow the user's finger to proceed into the vent opening and possibly cut the user's finger.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventors: Arthur Joseph Emanuele, III, Robert Clarke Church
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Patent number: 7891311Abstract: A fluid flow indicator for observation of low flow rates in liquids includes a capillary tube (12) slidably mounted at each end in passageways (4) and (5) and biased into a no-flow indicating position by a castellated elastomeric membrane (14) providing a sealed barrier within a chamber (1) between a first zone (17) and a second zone (18). Fluid flow introduced through spigot (9) causes the capillary tube (12) to slide to the opposite end of the passageways (4) and (5) whereupon the deformed position of the elastomeric membrane (14) can readily be observed through transparent walls (3) in the chamber (1). Upon cessation of flow, the elastomeric membrane (14) causes the capillary tube (12) to revert to its original position.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Keystone Medical Pty LtdInventors: Kenneth Arthur Logan, Paul Christopher Dastoor, Ian Wesley Robert Clarke, Peter J. Hester
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Patent number: 7754242Abstract: The present invention is based, in part, on the unexpected discovery that particles for pulmonary delivery of a therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic agent that comprise a phospholipid and a sufficient amount of leucine can produce sustained effect of the agent. Specifically, particles for pulmonary delivery of a therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic agent that contain a phospholipid or combination of phospholipids, wherein the phospholipid or combination of phospholipids is present in the particles in an amount of about 1 to 46 weight percent; and leucine, wherein leucine is present in the particles in an amount of at least 46 weight percent, can contribute to sustained effect of the agent. Particles that comprise at least 46 weight percent leucine but that do not contain phospholipids do not exhibit these same sustained effect properties.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2003Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Alkermes, Inc.Inventors: Sujit K. Basu, Giovanni Caponetti, Robert Clarke, Katharina J. Elbert
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Patent number: 7640658Abstract: A method of forming an anti-tamper mesh on an electronic device. The method includes forming at least one terminal on the electronic device and forming a conductive mesh on at least one surface of the electronic device, wherein the conductive mesh is in electrical contact with the terminal, and wherein the terminal facilitates electrical conduction between the conductive mesh and an electrical detection circuit.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2005Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Teledyne Technologies IncorporatedInventors: Cuong V. Pham, David E. Chubin, Robert A. Clarke, Aaron D. Kuan
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Patent number: RE42603Abstract: This invention relates to a hub and belt assembly for driving a poultry de-feathering machine and more particularly to a multiple bearing heat dissipating hub driven by a serrated timing belt. The hub assembly incorporates seals along a drive shaft to reduce wear caused by dirt. The timing belt synchronizes multiple picking hubs and reduces the friction driving required. The combination of a heat dissipating hub and the placement of seals along the drive shaft within the hub minimize maintenance and replacement.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2008Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: MemcoInventor: Robert Clarke