Patents Represented by Attorney A. Grant
  • Patent number: 8349566
    Abstract: Provided herein are optimized methods for performing multiplexed detection of a plurality of sequence variations. Also provided are methods for performing multiplexed amplification of target nucleic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Sequenom, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Beaulieu, Dirk Johannes Van Den Boom
  • Patent number: 8343752
    Abstract: The technology relates in part to biological methods for producing adipic acid and engineered microorganisms capable of such production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Verdezyne, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Picataggio, Tom Beardslee
  • Patent number: 8333975
    Abstract: Polypeptides, polynucleotides, methods, compositions, and vaccines comprising influenza hemagglutinin and neuraminidase variants are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Medimmune, LLC
    Inventors: Chin-Fen Yang, George Kemble, Chongguang Liu
  • Patent number: 8328861
    Abstract: A delivery system and method for delivering a bifurcated intracorporeal device. The delivery system comprises a shaft having a distal section supporting a primary support member positioned to be disposed within at least a primary portion of the bifurcated intracorporeal device and a secondary support member extending within a secondary portion of the bifurcated intracorporeal device. At least one belt is configured to be circumferentially disposed about a portion of the secondary support member so to at least partially constrain the secondary portion of the bifurcated intracorporeal device. A tube defining a lumen is secured relative to the secondary support member. A release member is configured to engage and releasably secure the belt in a constraining configuration. The release member extends through at least a portion of the tube lumen such that the release member is accessible adjacent a proximal end of the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Trivascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Ray Martin, James R. Watson, Isaac J. Zacharias
  • Patent number: 8315805
    Abstract: Systems and methods for testing samples, particularly biological samples are provided. The system includes an instrument for detecting molecules in samples, and a processor that communicates with the instrument to provide results-based control of the instrument to effect assay-based judging. For example, a system, including software, is provided that directs and performs assays such as diagnostic assays that employ a mass spectrometer. The output of the system, rather than a mass spectrum or other raw data form, is the diagnostic outcome, such as a genotype.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Sequenom, Inc.
    Inventors: David Opalsky, Ping Yip, Kishorchandra Bhakta
  • Patent number: 8316187
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cache memory, design structure, and corresponding method for improving cache performance comprising one or more cache lines of equal size, each cache line adapted to store a cache block of data from a main memory in response to an access request from a processor; and a predict buffer, of size equal to the size of the cache lines, configured to store a next block of data from said main memory in response to a predict-fetch signal generated using at least one previous access request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Anil Pothireddy
  • Patent number: 8307721
    Abstract: Described herein are pipette tips that include rigid axial projections circumferentially disposed around the exterior surface of a relatively more compliant annular member. The rigid, axial projections may enable improved, and often optimal, sealing engagement with a dispensing device by (i) allowing deformation of the annular member between the projections, and (ii) restraining overall deformation of the annular member. Pipette tip embodiments described herein readily form a desired seal with a dispensing device, and permit ejection after use without modification to the dispensing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Biotix, Inc.
    Inventor: Arta Motadel
  • Patent number: 8298184
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to portable infusion devices, systems, and methods of using the same for dispensing materials. In some cases, the devices, systems and methods may be used for infusing a material such as medicament, e.g., insulin, into a body in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. DiPerna, David Brown, Mike Rosinko, Dan Kincade, Michael Michaud, John Nadworny, Geoffrey A. Kruse, Thomas R. Ulrich
  • Patent number: 8287553
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to eluting coils having a relaxed coiled state and a straightened state that may be deployed at a fixed location within a patient's body and may accurately dispense and distribute fluids and or dissolvable substances at site specific locations of the body. Some embodiments of eluting elements are configured to be subsequently retrieved from a delivery site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Inventor: John L. Wardle
  • Patent number: 8287495
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to portable infusion devices, systems, and methods of using the same for dispensing materials. In some cases, the devices, systems and methods may be used for infusing a material such as medicament, e.g., insulin, into a body in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Michaud, Geoffrey A. Kruse
  • Patent number: 8278433
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel canine pol I regulatory nucleic acid sequences useful for the expression of nucleic acid sequences in canine cells such as MDCK cells. The invention further provides expression vectors and cells comprising such nucleic acids as well as methods of using such nucleic acids to make influenza viruses, including infectious influenza viruses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Medimmune, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Duke, George Kemble, James Young, Zhaoti Wang
  • Patent number: 8276240
    Abstract: A door check device to be mounted to a door for selectively maintaining a gap when door closing is attempted. This prevents injuries to children's fingers and the like. The door check includes a base with a journal having action arm pivoted at its proximal end. The arm has a distal end extending outwardly to engage a doorstop. Indexing sockets are formed along the arm's proximal end. Each socket collaborates with the nose of a spring-biased detent to retain the action arm in a preselected position. The arm may be set in a first position to directly engage the doorstop to form a gap. Set in a second position the arm allows door closing but, upon next opening, the arm automatically reverts to door checking position. In a third position the arm is fully lowered to disable the check device. This device may find application to a variety of closures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventor: Roman Ritachka
  • Patent number: 8269085
    Abstract: An instrument shoulder strap device and method for use with musical instruments, wherein the device comprises: a backless shoulder strap; the shoulder strap has an adjustable front strap; an U shaped mounting bracket, which is attached to the shoulder strap; the U shaped mounting bracket has slidable connecting means for connecting an instrument to the shoulder strap; and wherein the instrument has a pivot axle member having attachment means for attaching the member to the instrument, thereby allowing a user the ability to connect the pivot axle member to the U shaped mounting bracket for attaching and detaching the instrument to the shoulder strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Inventor: Paul C. Darbon
  • Patent number: 8256031
    Abstract: A safety gripping device for use by a passenger riding a vehicle in tandem behind a vehicle operator. The device is in the form of a discrete article with ergonomically inclined handles at either end to be manually positioned by the passenger generally in front of the vehicle operator's torso. Rather than depending on straps or belts worn by the operator or handles directly affixed to the vehicle, the gripping device affords a convenient, comfortable and natural way of gripping, generally avoiding a personal hugging engagement with, or distracting pressure upon, the vehicle operator. This facilitates longer journeys with prolonged enjoyment on a shared vehicle. This portable safety device helps the passenger to better and more safely balance and steady him/herself with respect to the vehicle and its operator. The device may be fabricated or molded from a flexible material, and conveniently include an integral storage container with removable cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Inventor: Jon B. Von Kahle
  • Patent number: D666865
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Base Brands
    Inventors: Patrick Spivey, Kenneth Kreafle
  • Patent number: D668778
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Biotix, Inc.
    Inventor: Arta Motadel
  • Patent number: D669596
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Biotix, Inc.
    Inventor: Arta Motadel
  • Patent number: D673294
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Biotix, Inc.
    Inventor: Arta Motadel
  • Patent number: D673295
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Biotix, Inc.
    Inventor: Arta Motadel
  • Patent number: D673296
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Genesee Scientific Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Charles Fry, Scott Edward Curry