Patents by Inventor Alan Howe

Alan Howe 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).

  • Phosphoprotein detection reagent and methods of making and using the same
    Patent number: 7799526
    Abstract: A phosphoprotein detection reagent that selectively binds phosphoamino acids. Methods of generating and employing the reagent are also provided, as are methods of detecting modulation of protein phosphorylation are disclosed. Methods of detecting a change in state of a cell are also disclosed. Additionally, a kit for the detection of phosphoproteins is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventor: Alan Howe
  • Phosphoprotein detection reagent and method of making and using the same
    Publication number: 20080090255
    Abstract: A phosphoprotein detection reagent that selectively binds phosphoamino acids. Methods of generating and employing the reagent are also provided, as are methods of detecting modulation of protein phosphorylation are disclosed. Methods of detecting a change in state of a cell are also disclosed. Additionally, a kit for the detection of phosphoproteins is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Alan Howe
  • AUXILIARY DEVICE FOR A WEAPON AND ATTACHMENT THEREOF
    Publication number: 20080040965
    Abstract: A plurality of actuators allow a gun operator to control the on/off status of an illuminator attached to a weapon in the area forward of the trigger guard. The actuators are spaced to allow them to extend rearwardly on opposite sides of the trigger guard. “Up” turns the light emitter on and keeps it on or allows it to turn on as long as the actuator is actuated, regardless of which side of the trigger guard the actuator is actuated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Kenneth Solinsky, Wallace Woodman, Alan Howe, Daniel Berube, Timothy Loring
  • Tactical Illuminator
    Publication number: 20070227056
    Abstract: A plurality of actuators allow a gun operator to control the on/off status of an illuminator attached to a weapon in the area forward of the trigger guard. The actuators are spaced to allow them to extend rearwardly on opposite sides of the trigger guard. “Up” turns the light emitter on and keeps it on or allows it to turn on as long as the actuator is actuated, regardless of which side of the trigger guard the actuators is actuated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Alan Howe, Timothy Loring
  • Auxiliary device for a weapon and attachment thereof
    Publication number: 20050257415
    Abstract: An attachment system is provided for attaching an auxiliary device to a weapon having a frame, and in particular to a weapon frame in the area forward of the trigger guard. An attachment mechanism on the auxiliary apparatus is adapted to be engageable with a rail on the weapon to selectively attach the auxiliary apparatus. The weapon may include a transverse slot which can be engaged by a portion of the auxiliary device to prevent the auxiliary apparatus from sliding relative to the weapon due to recoil forces associated with firing the weapon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Kenneth Solinsky, Wallace Woodman, Alan Howe
  • Phosphoprotein detection reagent and methods of making and using the same
    Publication number: 20040146950
    Abstract: A phosphoprotein detection reagent that selectively binds phosphoamino acids. Methods of generating and employing the reagent are also provided, as are methods of detecting modulation of protein phosphorylation are disclosed. Methods of detecting a change in state of a cell are also disclosed. Additionally, a kit for the detection of phosphoproteins is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Applicant: The University of North Carolina
    Inventor: Alan Howe