Patents by Inventor Andrew Provost

Andrew Provost 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).

  • Computer controllable LED light source for device for inspecting microscopic objects
    Patent number: 7406189
    Abstract: A device for inspecting microscopic objects. A plurality of LEDS is arranged in an array underneath a lens. Some of the LEDS are lighted and some of the LEDS are unlighted. A computer is in control of the LED array. The computer turns on selected LEDS from the array to form the lighted LEDS. Also, the computer turns off selected LEDS from the array to form the unlighted LEDS. The lighted LEDS form a pattern of lighted LEDS underneath the lens. In a preferred embodiment, the lens is connected to a computer controlled camera and the microscopic objects are microscopic crystals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Inventors: Brian L. Ganz, John A. Adams, James Hutchings, Andrew Provost, Joseph Gottlieb, David W. Jewell, Mandel W. Mickley, John Andrew Moulds, Christopher T. Brovold
  • Succinate salt of O-desmethyl-venlafaxine
    Patent number: 7291347
    Abstract: A novel salt of O-desmethyl venlafaxine is provided, O-desmethylvenlafaxine succinate. Pharmaceutical compositions, dosage forms and methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Wyeth
    Inventors: Anthony Francis Hadfield, Syed Muzafar Shah, James Andrew Provost
  • Computer controllable LED light source for device for inspecting microscopic objects
    Publication number: 20040105575
    Abstract: A device for inspecting microscopic objects. A plurality of LEDS is arranged in an array underneath a lens. Some of the LEDS are lighted and some of the LEDS are unlighted. A computer is in control of the LED array. The computer turns on selected LEDS from the array to form the lighted LEDS. Also, the computer turns off selected LEDS from the array to form the unlighted LEDS. The lighted LEDS form a pattern of lighted LEDS underneath the lens. In a preferred embodiment, the lens is connected to a computer controlled camera and the microscopic objects are microscopic crystals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Brian L. Ganz, John A. Adams, James Hutchings, Andrew Provost, Joseph Gottlieb, David W. Jewell, Mandel W. Mickley, John Andrew Moulds, Christopher T. Brovold