Patents by Inventor Robert Kauffman

Robert Kauffman 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: 20240158478
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to SARS-CoV-2 antibodies disclosed herein and specific binding fragments thereof, therapeutic and diagnostic uses, and compositions related thereto. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to antibodies disclosed herein and specific binding fragments thereof wherein the antibody or fragment specifically binds to an epitope expressed on a SARS-CoV-2 particle such as the spike protein or receptor binding domain. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to treating or preventing a SARS-CoV-2 or related coronavirus infection comprising administering an effective amount of an antibody disclosed herein or specific binding fragments thereof to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Jens Wrammert, Robert Kauffman, Carl Davis, Mehul Suthar
  • Publication number: 20230266336
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to coronavirus assays, diagnostic methods, treatment methods, and compositions related thereto. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to ACE2 receptor binding domain peptides and uses in serological assays and vaccination methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Rafi Ahmed, Mehul Suthar, Jens Wrammert, John Roback, Robert Kauffman
  • Patent number: 11529855
    Abstract: A vent for mobile living quarters has a base and a cover coupled to the base. The cover is connected to the base and pivots about a hinge by a mechanism that is coupled to a moving bar. The moving bar is attached to the cover by fasteners on one end and an alignment tab on the opposite end. The cover is user-replaceable from the top side without having to move or disconnect the mechanism. To replace the cover, fasteners are removed and the cover is pivoted away from the moving bar, where the alignment tab disengages from the cover. The cover is then slidable along the hinge to completely remove the cover from the base. A new replacement cover is slid along the hinge and the alignment tab is engaged with the replacement cover. The cover is pivoted down to a closed position and the fasteners are reinstalled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: HENG'S INDUSTRIES (USA), LLC
    Inventor: Robert Kauffman
  • Publication number: 20220281298
    Abstract: A vent for mobile living quarters has a base and a cover coupled to the base. The cover is connected to the base and pivots about a hinge by a mechanism that is coupled to a moving bar. The moving bar is attached to the cover by fasteners on one end and an alignment tab on the opposite end. The cover is user-replaceable from the top side without having to move or disconnect the mechanism. To replace the cover, fasteners are removed and the cover is pivoted away from the moving bar, where the alignment tab disengages from the cover. The cover is then slidable along the hinge to completely remove the cover from the base. A new replacement cover is slid along the hinge and the alignment tab is engaged with the replacement cover. The cover is pivoted down to a closed position and the fasteners are reinstalled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: Heng's Industries (USA), LLC
    Inventor: Robert Kauffman
  • Publication number: 20200384033
    Abstract: Provided herein, in some embodiments, are methods and compositions for treatment of subjects with ?-thalassemia and subjects with severe sickle cell disease using autologous CRISPR-Cas9 modified CD34+ human hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Ewelina Morawa, Tirtha Chakraborty, Ante Sven Lundberg, Tony Ho, Laura Sandler, Brenda Eustace, Jerome Rossert, Robert Kauffman
  • Publication number: 20140083255
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to one or more wrench devices. An apparatus may include a drive gear assembly configured to be coupled to a power source. The drive gear assembly may include a plurality of drive gears. The apparatus may include a cam assembly coupled to the drive gear assembly. The cam assembly may include a first cam and a second cam. Further, the first cam and the second cam may be configured to interact with each other to move a part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: KAUFFMAN TOOLS LLC
    Inventors: Robert Kauffman, Joseph Gauntt
  • Patent number: 7900507
    Abstract: A device and method for measuring the quality of a vehicle oil change and the condition of oil obtained during an oil change is provided which includes an oil measurement compartment and at least one coolant sensor. The oil measurement compartment includes a conductivity sensor including a pair of horizontal parallel wires and a pair of vertical parallel wires which are capable of measuring the quantity, temperature, and conductivity of the drained oil. The coolant sensor is comprised of a hydrophilic material in contact with a permanent surface comprised of two spaced apart metal wires or traces. The coolant sensor measures the viscosity, coolant concentration, and overall condition of the oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: University of Dayton
    Inventor: Robert Kauffman
  • Publication number: 20090084171
    Abstract: A device and method for measuring the quality of a vehicle oil change and the condition of oil obtained during an oil change is provided which includes an oil measurement compartment and at least one coolant sensor. The oil measurement compartment includes a conductivity sensor including a pair of horizontal parallel wires and a pair of vertical parallel wires which are capable of measuring the quantity, temperature, and conductivity of the drained oil. The coolant sensor is comprised of a hydrophilic material in contact with a permanent surface comprised of two spaced apart metal wires or traces. The coolant sensor measures the viscosity, coolant concentration, and overall condition of the oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: University of Dayton
    Inventor: Robert Kauffman
  • Publication number: 20070225339
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating RA in subjects in need thereof. The invention also relates to kits and pharmaceutical packs comprising compositions and dosage forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Ramon Mohanlal, Robert Kauffman, John Alam, Christopher Godfrey, Irina Kadiyala
  • Publication number: 20060181709
    Abstract: A system for measuring light absorption levels includes a light source providing a light beam and a container for a liquid. The container includes an opening to provide access to the liquid. A prism is disposed over the opening and is operable to direct at least a first portion of the light beam toward the opening to the liquid such that the at least a portion of the first portion of the light beam is reflected back from the liquid forming an attenuated beam. A detector is operable to measure at least one of a portion of the attenuated beam and a second portion of the light beam. The detector is operable to produce at least one of a liquid measurement signal and a reference signal. A device is operable to compute a ratio of the liquid measurement signal to the reference signal to determine a signal ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: James Wolf, Robert Kauffman
  • Publication number: 20060087654
    Abstract: A system for measuring light absorption levels for a liquid for use in a printing system includes a light source adapted to provide a divergent beam of light, a liquid container with a hole that acts as a focusing lens, and a prism disposed over the hole to split the divergent beam of light into a reference beam and a measurement beam. The systems include a measurement detector to measure the intensity of the focused beam to produce a liquid measurement signal. A reference detector measures the intensity of the reference beam for compensating the effects of temperature and light source variations on the system signals. A device calculates signal ratios and stores the ratios so that the signal ratios of subsequent colored liquids can be converted into colorant concentrations from a look-up table or through calculations using a signal ratio/colorant concentration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Inventors: James Wolf, Robert Kauffman
  • Publication number: 20050112093
    Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic combinations comprising VX-497, ribavirin, and interferon. The present invention also relates to methods using the therapeutic combinations of the present invention for treating HCV infection or alleviating one or more symptoms thereof in a patient. The present invention also provides kits comprising the combinations of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Ene Ette, John Alam, Robert Kauffman