Patents Represented by Attorney Burns & Levinson, LLP

Find this attorney in the Justia Lawyer Directory

  • Compositions and methods for inhibiting 5-? reductase
    Patent number: 7744935
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions for controlling androgen activity in target organs and cells through the modulation of a 5-?-reductase activity. In certain aspects, these compositions are employed to modulate androgenic activity by inhibiting the formation and availability of active androgen in target cells. As a result, the present invention is directed toward the treatment of a wide variety of conditions including, but not limited to, the treatment of prostatic hyperplasia, prostatic cancer, hirsutism, acne, male pattern baldness, seborrhea, and other diseases related to androgen hyperactivity. Several of these compositions have been shown to effectively decrease body weight, and in some cases, to decrease the weight of an androgen-dependent body organ, such as the prostate and other organs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Inventor: Trevor P. Castor
  • System and method for creating a build set and bill of materials from a master source model
    Patent number: 7747483
    Abstract: A system and method for creating a build set and a BOM from user-selected options from a single master source model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: MITEK Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Ronald Puerini, Richard Kashian, David Doherty, Phelan James Hinson
  • Microcantilever infrared sensor array
    Patent number: 7741603
    Abstract: A radiation sensor array that exhibits improved fill factor is disclosed. The radiation sensor array incorporates sensors having support arms that are nested in vertical fashion with the support arms of neighboring sensors. This vertically-nested structure enables the radiation-sensing portions of the sensors to be more closely-packed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Agiltron, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Simelgor, Scott R. Hunter
  • Operation of a set of devices
    Patent number: 7740531
    Abstract: A method of operating a set of devices comprises receiving a signal, for example at least part of a game world model from a computer program. The signal is analyzed to produce a real-world description in the form of an instruction set of a markup language and the set of devices is operated according to the description.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: amBX UK Limited
    Inventors: David A. Eves, Richard S. Cole
  • VTOL aircraft with forward-swept fixed wing
    Patent number: 7735774
    Abstract: A fixed-wing VTOL aircraft features a forward-swept wing configuration coupled with a tripod arrangement of the engines (two forward, one rear), a forward-swept empennage or tail assembly, and a forward canard. The engines and wings/empennage are located relative to each other such that the engine outlet nozzles, which pivot downwardly to provide lift-off thrust, are minimally covered by the wings/empennage, if at all. The wings and empennage may include lifting fans to supplement lift and provide pitch and/or roll control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Sonic Blue Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard H. Lugg
  • Method and apparatus for creation, personalization, and fulfillment of greeting cards with gift cards
    Patent number: 7734719
    Abstract: An automated fulfillment system enables gift cards to be embedded or sent along with personalized greeting cards. The present invention, a method, system and apparatus enables a person to 1) purchase a gift card from either a Internet Website, Catalog, and/or retail kiosk, 2) choose a retail quality greeting card, 3) personalize the greeting card, and 4) send the personalized greeting cards as a gift with a gift card embedded inside the greeting card. The reverse is also possible, i.e. a user can purchase a greeting card, personalize the greeting card, and then assign that greeting card to have a gift card inserted inside therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: 4Yoursoul.com
    Inventors: Doron Friedman, Ajay Singhvi, Brian J. Huse
  • Apparatus and methods for dispensing sample holders
    Patent number: 7731899
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for dispensing sample holders for use in an automated sample analyzer is disclosed herein. The apparatus for dispensing sample holders includes a rotating carousel for housing stack of sample holders. Stacks of sample holders from the rotating carousel are fed into a chute where sample holders contact a set of rotating members having helical threads thereon. The helically threaded rotating members engage the sample containers and separate each sample holder from the remaining sample holders in the stack by rotation of the helically threaded rotating members. The sample holder can then be transferred for use in an automated sample analyzer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Biokit, S.A.
    Inventors: Mark Talmer, Paul Dahlstrom
  • Multi-analyte reference solutions
    Patent number: 7732210
    Abstract: The present invention provides a reference solution for use in instruments that determine hematocrit levels in biological samples by measuring the resistance and/or conductivity of the biological samples. A reference solution according to the invention achieves conductivities representative of known hematocrit levels in blood, while maintaining tolerable levels of interference with the measurement of other analytes in the reference solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Instrumentation Laboratory Company
    Inventors: Dennis Robert Conlon, Sohrab Mansouri, Giannantonio Vago
  • Reagent cartridge mixing tube
    Patent number: 7731414
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a clinical instrument analyzer system for the automated analysis of patient samples. In one embodiment, the analyzer may be used to analyze bodily fluid samples, such as blood, plasma, serum, urine or cerebrospinal fluid, for example. Embodiments of the invention relate to an apparatus and method for suspending magnetic particles accumulated on the floor of a mixing tube and depositing the magnetic particles in bodily fluid samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Instrumentation Laboratory Company
    Inventors: Kathleen Vincent, Mark Talmer, Gerhardt P. Schroeder
  • System for converting kinetic energy from Brownian motion of gases or liquids to useful energy, force and work
    Patent number: 7727392
    Abstract: A system for producing energy includes a solvent chamber, a pressure chamber and a semi-permeable barrier separating the solvent chamber from the pressure chamber. The solvent chamber for holds a solvent, and the pressure chamber hold a solute solution comprising a solute dissolved in a solvent. The semi-permeable barrier is permeable to solvent molecules and impermeable to solute molecules. Solvent molecules effuse across the semi-permeable barrier into the solute solution of the closed pressure chamber to increase the pressure of the pressure chamber, thereby generating energy in the form of hydrostatic pressure. A conversion device may convert the increased pressure in the pressure chamber to energy. The solute solution may be expelled and recycled after use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Effusion Dynamics LLC
    Inventor: Irving W. DeVoe
  • Self-attainable analytic tool and method for adaptive behavior modification
    Patent number: 7725842
    Abstract: A system and method for behavior modification through dynamic identification of behavior patterns, assistance in finding and implementing healthy alternatives to undesirable behavior patterns, preparation of dynamically variable user-specific programs, monitoring of current user activities, and presenting feedback and information to the user. The system and method further support incorporation of professional and other information into a user-specific package from which the user-specific program is determined, and synchronization and data integrity across the platforms of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventor: Valentina G. Bronkema
  • Rapidly deployable emergency communications system and method
    Patent number: 7720458
    Abstract: A system and method for rapid deployment of economically feasible wide-area general-purpose telecommunications systems and services in urban, suburban, rural, and other inhabited geographical areas is disclosed. The solution described here is of particular importance in the aftermath of such events as catastrophic accidents, natural disasters, terrorist attacks, riots, and acts of war during which the local telecommunications infrastructure is destroyed. In addition, the basic methods and architectures defined herein are applicable to those scenarios in which wide-area telecommunication services must be deployed rapidly in previously uninhabited area such as military deployments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Jeremy D. Impson, Nader Mehravari, John O. Moody, Eric R. Steinbrecher
  • Compensating for linear and non-linear trimming-induced shift of temperature coefficient of resistance
    Patent number: 7714694
    Abstract: A compound resistor is used to compensate for trimming induced shift in temperature coefficient of resistance of a trimmable resistor. The compound resistor is composed of a first and second portion, at least one of the two portions being thermally trimmable, and the parameters for the first and second portion are selected such that the trimming induced shift can be minimized on an overall resistance and temperature coefficient of resistance of the compound resistors by trimming the trimmable resistor. The invention also allows for exploring trimming range available via true thermal trimming without actually trimming out resistor's value of a resistor. The invention also allows design of thermal isolation to minimize or optimize resistance variation of the overall compound resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Microbridge Technologies Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Leslie M. Landsberger, Oleg Grudin
  • High power optical isolator
    Patent number: 7715664
    Abstract: A high power optical isolator is able to transfer excess heat to a heat sink, reduce the effect of scattered and reflected light, and be coupled to standard thin optical fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Agiltron, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuanxin Shou, Qingdon Guo, Jing Zhao
  • Methods and systems for detecting presence of materials
    Patent number: 7709796
    Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting the presence of concealed objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Iscon Video Imaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Izrail Gorian, Lev Z. Vilenchick, Galina Doubinina
  • Polymer microspheres/nanospheres and encapsulating therapeutic proteins therein
    Patent number: 7708915
    Abstract: This invention is an improved process to formulate polymeric microspheres/nanospheres and encapsulate therapeutic proteins or other useful substances, and a polymer sphere apparatus. The invention is also methods of purifying protein-containing-polymeric-microspheres from unused polymer, and an apparatus therefore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Inventor: Trevor P. Castor
  • Compact fast catadioptric imager
    Patent number: 7701647
    Abstract: A compact, optically fast catadioptric imager. In one embodiment, the catadioptric imager of this invention includes a first group of optical elements optically disposed to receive electromagnetic radiation from an object and having positive optical power, a second group of optical elements, optically disposed between the first group of optical elements and an image plane, having at least one optical surface and having positive optical power, a third group of optical elements, optically disposed between the object and the second group of optical elements, having at least one optical surface and having negative optical power, a fourth group of optical elements substantially centered along an optical axis of said second group of optical elements and having negative optical power, and a fifth group of optical elements having positive optical power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Wavefront Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas A. Mitchell
  • Compositions and kits for detecting pathogen infection
    Patent number: 7700727
    Abstract: The present invention generally features therapeutic and diagnostic compositions and methods for increasing or decreasing the binding of a lysozyme polypeptide to a Treponema pallidum P17 polypeptide (Tp17) or a Tp17-like polypeptide. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for detecting, treating, or preventing a pathogen infection or a chronic disorder; and to binding assays using a Tp17-like polypeptide and a lysozyme polypeptide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Biokit, S.A.
    Inventors: François Xavier Berthet, Francesc Vayreda Casadevall, Maria Cruz Sanz Maria, Teresa Llop Garcia, Angels Mor Olle
  • Method and system to mark an audio signal with metadata
    Patent number: 7689422
    Abstract: A method of processing an audio signal comprises receiving an audio signal, extracting features from the audio signal, and translating the extracted features into metadata. The metadata comprises an instruction set of a markup language. A system for processing the audio signal is also disclosed, which comprises an input device for receiving the audio signal and a processor for extracting the features from the audio signal and for translating the extracted features into the metadata.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: AMBX UK Limited
    Inventors: David A. Eves, Richard S. Cole, Christopher Thorne
  • Methods and systems for semiconductor diode junction protection
    Patent number: 7684960
    Abstract: Methods and systems for semiconductor diode junction protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Science Research Laboratory, Inc.
    Inventor: Jonah H. Jacob