Patents Represented by Attorney Gipple & Hale

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  • Urine testing module and method of collecting urine antigen
    Patent number: 5016644
    Abstract: A method for testing for biological molecular indicators in urine. Urine is transported through a sample container under pressure to flow through the sample container so that antigens in the urine are collected and bound on antibodies immobilized on the beads to form antigen-antibody complex. The beads are washed to remove cell debris and charged molecules and a specific prelabelled antibody solution is passed through the sample container with the prelabelled antibodies attaching to a receptor site on the captured antigen to form an antibody-antigen-prelabelled antibody sandwich complex. This sandwich complex is washed to remove cell debris and charged molecules and mixed with a color reagent solution which reacts with the prelabelled antibody to produce an color indicating the presence of a specific cancer antigen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1991
    Assignee: La Mina Ltd.
    Inventor: Raouf A. Guirguis
  • Apparatus for deep heating of cancer
    Patent number: 5010897
    Abstract: An apparatus for the deep heating of cancers employing two single turn coaxial coils of varying diameter ranging from 2 inches to 6 inches which rotate synchronously in planes which are parallel to each other with the central axis of each coil lying in exactly the same line which is perpendicular to the plane of the coil. When the two coils are at 180.degree. from each other a line drawn through the central axes of both coils traverses the center of a tumor in the body which is to be heated and is not perpendicular to the two planes of rotation. The coils are placed so that the inner curvature of the rotating coil is tangential to the center of the tumor mass with the summated magnetic field of the rotating coils continuously heating the tumor with the maximum number of lines of magnetic force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1991
    Inventor: Harry H. Leveen
  • Modular multiple fluid sample preparation assembly
    Patent number: 5003988
    Abstract: An apparatus for collecting and testing multiple biological markers comprising a tubular compartmentalized container holding covalently bound antigen beads and correlating anti-antibody beads contained in separated compartments. The biological fluid, namely urine, is collected in the tubular container and is forced to flow through the separated compartment of the compartmentalized container so that predetermined ligands become attached to the bead ligands to obtain a plurality of biological markers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1991
    Assignee: La Mina Ltd.
    Inventor: Raouf A. Guirguis
  • Iodine contraceptive sponge
    Patent number: 5000749
    Abstract: A bacteriocidal virocidal sponge containing iodine and a surfactant which can be used as a contraceptive and as therapy for vaginitis. It consists of a polyurethane open cell foam impregnated with a surfactant and iodine. A bactericidal tampon containing an iodophor does not induce toxic shock syndrome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Inventors: Harry H. LeVeen, Eric G. LeVeen, Robert F. LeVeen
  • Device for the treatment of fecal impaction
    Patent number: 5000750
    Abstract: A medical apparatus for the removal of stool comprising an auger assembly, a helical auger and a hand crank connected to said auger to apply torque to the auger rotatably mounted in a cylindrical connecter housing. A bayonet lock mounted to said connecter housing is adapted to lock and hold a rectal insertion tube in a fixed position. The rectal insertion tube comprising a tube body having a diameter greater than the helix of the auger and has a handle at one end extending therefrom, the other end of the tube body being adapted to be inserted into a rectal ampulla.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Assignee: Device Developments, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. LeVeen, Eric G. LeVeen
  • Arterial clamp
    Patent number: 4988355
    Abstract: A surgical clamp comprising a pair of arms, each arm being interconnected at one end to one end of the other arm by a flexible, resilient member normally urging said arms apart while maintaining facing surfaces. A clamping strip of resilient material is mounted on the arms, the resilient material being softer than the material of the clamping arms. A releasable ratchet assembly including a ratchet body and flexible tubing is positioned on the opposite end of one of the arms extending toward and being engageable with a holding lip on the other arm, so that when the arms are moved toward each other, the arms can be held in fixed relative positions, mounted to said body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1991
    Inventors: Eric G. Leveen, Robert F. Leveen
  • Stackable freight container for holding stacked chassis
    Patent number: 4986705
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a special container for handling truck-trailer chassis and/or frames of truck-trailer chassis in overland transportation by rail, highway and marine transportation on board container ships. The container is capable of being stacked with other containers and is provided with front, intermediate and rear endframes, hinged at their base to a platform assembly so as to be rotated and stowed in a horizontal position when not in use, and when in use to be rotated to a perpendicular position to hold a stack of chassis of the same or different types and lengths, in place for shipping. The container is capable of being coupled together with other similar containers, forming an interlocked stack of containers which can be easily handled during overland and marine transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1991
    Assignee: EIS Corporation
    Inventor: Robert O. Durkin
  • Gear unit, particularly for use in a helicopter
    Patent number: 4983153
    Abstract: In a high-loaded, light-weight, compact, multi-stage gear transmission unit with at least one stage with non-parallel shafts, and a transmission ratio between approximately 70 and 150, like a helicopter transmission, said angle transmission generally forms the weakest link. By adoption of a face gear/cylindrical pinion-stage instead of the commonly used bevelled-stage, not only a more reliable drive is possible, but its efficiency is higher, due to less friction, its size is smaller, its adjustment is simpler such that straight forward replacement becomes possible, and--not in the least--the transmission ratio of said angle drive tends to high ratios in contrast to known bevelled-drives which tend to low ratios. In many cases one or even more stages less become possible, providing a further important reduction in weight and size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Assignee: DAF Special Products
    Inventor: Waltherus J. T. H. Luijten
  • Sterilizing device and method using polyurethane iodine sponge
    Patent number: 4968439
    Abstract: A canteen containing an iodine polyurethane complex open cell foam sponge for sterilization of water contained in the canteen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1990
    Assignee: Medicinal Developments, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry H. Leveen, Eric G. Leveen, Robert F. LeVeen
  • Modular fluid sample preparation assembly
    Patent number: 4961432
    Abstract: An apparatus for collecting biological fluids and handling the same into a sample for testing comprising a tubular container having open ends, one of which is removably secured to a collection storage unit. A shuttle assembly constructed of a cylindrical hollow piston defining a chamber, a top cover covering one end of said piston and a second cover with an aperture and a connector covering the second end of the piston is slidably mounted in the tubular container. An "O" ring is mounted on the exterior surface of the piston to form a fluid tight seal between the "O" ring and the interior surface of the tubular container with the connector being removably secured to a resin/sample container so that movement of the piston in the tubular container carries the resin/sample container into the collection storage unit and forces fluid collected in the tubular container to flow through the resin/sample container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1990
    Assignee: Cancer Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventor: Raouf A. Guirguis
  • Modular fluid sample preparation assembly
    Patent number: 4960130
    Abstract: An apparatus for collecting biological fluids and handling the same into a sample for testing comprising a tubular container having open ends, one of which is removably secured to a collection storage unit. A shuttle assembly constructed of a cylindrical hollow piston defining a chamber, a top cover covering one end of said piston and a second cover with an aperture and a connector covering the second end of the piston is slidably mounted in the tubular container. An "O" ring is mounted on the exterior surface of the piston to form a fluid tight seal between the "O" ring and the interior surface of the tubular container with the connector being removably secured to a resin/sample container so that movement of the piston in the tubular container carries the resin/sample container into the collection storage unit and forces fluid collected in the tubular container to flow through the resin/sample container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1990
    Assignee: Cancer Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventor: Raouf A. Guirguis
  • Urine testing module and method of collecting urine antigen
    Patent number: 4953561
    Abstract: An apparatus for testing biological molecular indicators in urine comprising a tubular container, and a sample container holding beads with immobilized ligands. Urine is transported through the tubular container under pressure to flow through the sample container which screens off the antibodies so that antigens of the carried by the urine fluid are collected and concentrated on the beads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1990
    Assignee: Cancer Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventor: Raouf A. Guirguis
  • Removable chassis front pin and front bolster end assembly
    Patent number: 4954029
    Abstract: An apparatus for front end locking of containers on a chassis comprising a locking pin moveable in a sleeve formed by a locking pin housing. A pivotable handle is mounted to the locking pin housing with one end extending into a chamber formed in the locking pin to engage the locking pin and cam it into reciprocal positions through the action of a force exerted on the other end of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1990
    Inventor: Robert O. Durkin
  • Metallizing paste
    Patent number: 4940849
    Abstract: A metallizing paste capable of being used for screen printing applications which comprises tungsten powder and an organic vehicle system. The organic vehicle system can comprise a polymeric material, such as ethyl cellulose, and a solvent, such as terpineol and the paste preferably includes frit material, of alumina, cerium fluoride, bismuth oxide and silica and may also include manganese and/or nickel.There is also disclosed a semi-conductor package made using the metallization paste. The package includes conductive attachment area, conductive feed-through paths, conductive vias and a conductive external underside, all of which are formed using the metallization paste in various formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1990
    Assignee: Oxley Developments Company Limited
    Inventors: Michael Morris, John Vickers
  • Device for holding a medical syringe
    Patent number: 4938354
    Abstract: A medical syringe holder is described which comprises a base for holding a hollow syringe needle holder in an inclined position and having an annular elastic collar for engaging and retaining the needle cover when the syringe is withdrawn from the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1990
    Inventor: Manuel F. Hernandez
  • Strip dispenser box
    Patent number: 4911344
    Abstract: A disposable strip dispenser for dispensing a single testing strip from a stack of testing strips is constructed with a housing and integrally formed magazine to hold a stack of testing strips. A cap assembly with a strip feeder mechanism is mounted to the housing to form a water proof chamber. The cap assembly is locked to the housing with a rib and channel locking assembly with the body of the cap assembly defining a slot and slide bar assembly slideably mounted in the slot. The slide bar assembly comprises a strip guide bar with a finger grip mount extending from the guide bar through the slot with the bottom of the guide bar engaging the topmost strip on a spring biased stack of strips allowing a single strip to be dispensed from the housing through an aperture defined in the cap assembly while maintaining the remaining strips of the stack of testing strips in a moisture free environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 27, 1990
    Assignee: Tek-Aids Inc.
    Inventor: William F. Kahler
  • Improved method for the ignition and combustion of particulates in diesel exhaust gases
    Patent number: 4902309
    Abstract: Apparatus and process for removing particulates from a flow of exhaust gas exhausted from a diesel engine and trapped in a filter including a compressor which produces dry compressed air and transports it into at least one oxygen saturation container provided with an oxygen adsorber adapted to receive the compressed air and adsorb oxygen from it. The oxygen enriched air thus generated is directed through a valve and conduit into a section of the particulate filter wherein the high partial pressure of oxygen causes particulate combustion. Each section of the trap is exposed in turn to the oxygen enriched air thus effecting a complete regeneration of the filter. Oxygen depleted compressed air is directed through the valve and separate conduit to a reservior where it can be used for actuating the air brakes of a vehicle or other compressed air uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Inventor: George T. Hempenstall
  • Device and method for determining displacement
    Patent number: 4891510
    Abstract: An apparatus for determining displacement of an object, comprises a light source which propagates a polychromatic light signal along a path of a detector, the detector being capable of detecting the intensity of incident radiation at a plurality of different wavelengths, and a radiation modulation means mechanically coupled to said object for movement therewith, displacement of the object being arranged to cause displacement of the radiation modulating means in said path such as to vary the distributed spectral content of the light reaching the detector.In one embodiment the radiation modulation means comprises a filter which attenuates the intensity of transmitted wavelengths to different degrees and which is mechanically coupled to said object such that movement of the object displaces the filter so as to vary the extent to which the filter intercepts the radiation signal propagated by said light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1990
    Assignee: The University of Liverpool
    Inventors: Gordon R. Jones, James L. Moruzzi, Akkanapragada N. Prasad
  • Device and method for determining displacement
    Patent number: 4891509
    Abstract: An apparatus for determining displacement of an object, comprises a light source which propagates a polychromatic light signal along a patch to a detector, the detector being capable of detecting the intensity of incident radiation at a plurality of different wavelengths, and a radiaiton modulation means mechanically coupled to said object for movement therewith, displacement of the object being arranged to cause displacement of the radiation modulating means in said path such as to vary the distributed spectral content of the light reaching the detector.In one embodiment the radiation modulation means comprises a filter which attenuates the intensity of transmitted wavelengths to different degrees and which is mechanically coupled to said object such that movement of the object displaces the filter so as to vary the extent to which the filter interceps the radiation signal propagated by said light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1990
    Assignee: The University of Liverpool
    Inventors: Gordon R. Jones, James L. Moruzzi, Akkanapragada N. Prasad
  • Ruler/mathematical aid
    Patent number: D316978
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1991
    Assignee: Aesthetic Holdings Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Maureen T. Chesson, Phillipa G. Banks