Patents by Inventor Andrew Walters

Andrew Walters 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).

  • Publication number: 20140142587
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for performing small incision DLEK include providing a corneal transplantation donor tissue graft; then forming the tissue graft into an implantable configuration using the flexible substrate. Related medical kits and tools for forming a compact or rolled donor tissue graft are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Keith Andrew Walter, Kurt Weber
  • Patent number: 8673002
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for performing small incision DLEK include providing a corneal transplantation donor tissue graft; then forming the tissue graft into an implantable configuration using the flexible substrate. Related medical kits and tools for forming a compact or rolled donor tissue graft are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Wake Forest University Health Science
    Inventors: Keith Andrew Walter, Kurt Weber
  • Publication number: 20130253529
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for performing small incision DLEK include providing a corneal transplantation donor tissue graft; then forming the tissue graft into an implantable configuration using the flexible substrate. Related medical kits and tools for forming a compact or rolled donor tissue graft are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Keith Andrew Walter, Kurt Weber
  • Patent number: 8534917
    Abstract: A linear bearing assembly (the assembly) of the present invention is disposed in a housing of the assembly. A first rail and a second rail are movable relative to one another. A plurality of linear bearings are connected to the housing and disposed about the first and second rails. An actuator device is connected to at least one of the first rail and the second rail to selectively move the first rail and the second rail relative to one another and the housing in at least one of simultaneous and separate modes to redistribute lubricant in the linear bearings thereby preventing deformation of at least one of the first rail and the second rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Yefim Epshetsky, Mathew Peter Rosauer, Andrew Walter Helns, Lien Pham Stilfield
  • Patent number: 8533836
    Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for identifying software execution behavior. Embodiments of the invention can be used to assist a user in a making a reasoned and informed decision about whether the behavior of executable code is malicious. Data indicative of executable code behavior can be collected statically without having to execute the executable code. Behavior data can be collected essentially automatically with little, if any, user involvement. A user initiates analysis of executable code and is provided a visual categorized representation of behavior data for the executable code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: AccessData Group, LLC
    Inventors: Allen Mark Saunders, Andrew Walter Ruef
  • Publication number: 20130231257
    Abstract: A method of diagnosing or determining the degree of an arterial aneurysm, especially an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which comprises determining the presence or level of interleukin-1? (IL-1a?) in a serum or plasma sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
    Inventors: George Edward Rainger, Gerard Bernard Nash, Andrew Walter Bradbury, Donald John Adam, Mohamed Farouk Aly Abdelhamid
  • Publication number: 20130231605
    Abstract: Devices and methods for cataract surgery include a tip with a textured outer surface that is configured to gently scrape the capsule bag to allow aspiration of cortical tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventor: Keith Andrew Walter
  • Publication number: 20130185798
    Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for identifying software execution behavior. Embodiments of the invention can be used to assist a user in a making a reasoned and informed decision about whether the behavior of executable code is malicious. Data indicative of executable code behavior can be collected statically without having to execute the executable code. Behavior data can be collected essentially automatically with little, if any, user involvement. A user initiates analysis of executable code and is provided a visual categorized representation of behavior data for the executable code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: ACCESSDATA GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Allen Mark Saunders, Andrew Walter Ruef
  • Patent number: 8470029
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for performing small incision DLEK include providing a corneal transplantation donor tissue graft; then forming the tissue graft into an implantable configuration using the flexible substrate. Related medical kits and tools for forming a compact or rolled donor tissue graft are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Keith Andrew Walter, Kurt Weber
  • Publication number: 20120278788
    Abstract: Computerized methods for translating semantic models and rules into procedural code are described. The methods identify variables present in triples in both the rule conclusion and premise along with properties of the triples that identify a procedural function to incorporate procedural code generated in lieu of the semantic rule. The method further determines if the premise triples comprising variables that are subjects of conclusion triples are “type” statements. Additionally, the domain of the property of the triples in the rule premise and/or conclusion that are not “type” statements but bind the subject variables are also determined. The procedural function is then associated with procedural classes translated from the intersection of semantic classes identified by the premise triples determined to be “type” statements and the classes identified as the domain of the conclusion or premise triples that comprise the subject variables but are not “type” statements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventor: Andrew Walter Crapo
  • Patent number: 8245624
    Abstract: A Decoupled Elevation, Automatic Drift Correction (DEADCo) Multiple Weapon System is provided for concurrently engaging line-of-sight and indirect-fire weapons against a target. The DEADCo system includes a turret structure, a first cradle and a second cradle. The turret structure is mountable to a vehicle and rotatable in yaw on a turret training drive. The first cradle is mountable to the turret structure. The first cradle has a fire control system, and a first elevation drive rotatable in pitch on which to pivotably mount the line-of-sight weapon. The fire control system relays pointer commands to the first elevation drive. The second cradle is mountable to the turret structure. The second cradle includes a drift correction drive rotatable in yaw and a second elevation drive rotatable in pitch. The fire control system relays the pointer commands to the drift correction and second elevation drives that compensate for drift.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Andrew Walter Green
  • Publication number: 20120148177
    Abstract: A linear bearing assembly (the assembly) of the present invention is disposed in a housing of the assembly. A first rail and a second rail are movable relative to one another. A plurality of linear bearings are connected to the housing and disposed about the first and second rails. An actuator device is connected to at least one of the first rail and the second rail to selectively move the first rail and the second rail relative to one another and the housing in at least one of simultaneous and separate modes to redistribute lubricant in the linear bearings thereby preventing deformation of at least one of the first rail and the second rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Yefim Epshetsky, Mathew Peter Rosauer, Andrew Walter Heins, Richard McLean Stilfield, Lien Pham Stilfield
  • Publication number: 20120150162
    Abstract: Methods and systems for correcting presbyopia using a surgical excimer laser include activating the laser once and transmitting a pre-defined three dimensional ablation profile to treat presbyopia based on the single activating step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Keith Andrew Walter, Evan Scott Luxon, Christopher Bligh Komanski
  • Publication number: 20110281374
    Abstract: A method of diagnosing or determining the degree of an arterial aneurysm, especially an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which comprises determining the presence or level of interleukin-1? (IL-1?) in a serum or plasma sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: George Edward RAINGER, Gerard Bernard Nash, Andrew Walter BRADBURY, Donald John ADAM, Mohamed Farouk Aly Abdelhamid
  • Publication number: 20110250264
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of pharmaceutical sciences. More specifically, the present invention includes apparatus and devices for the preparation of pharmaceutical formulations containing large diameter synthetic membrane vesicles, such as multivesicular liposomes, methods for preparing such formulations, and the use of specific formulations for therapeutic treatment of subjects in need thereof. Formation and use of the pharmaceutical formulations containing large diameter synthetic membrane vesicles produced by using the apparatus and devices for therapeutic treatment of subjects in need thereof is also contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: PACIRA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: ERNEST GEORGE SCHUTT, RONALD WARREN MCGUIRE, PETER ANDREW WALTERS, KATHLEEN D.A. LOS
  • Patent number: 7987088
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the substantially automatic creation of ontologies from unstructured documents identify phrases and core noun phrases from the respective documents. Links can be extracted from the documents. Concepts can be identified from the documents. Ontologies can be automatically created for the documents. The processing is domain independent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Abha Moitra, Andrew Walter Crapo, Michael Allen Bodkin
  • Patent number: 7346573
    Abstract: A metric, Investment Participation at Cost (IPAC) has been developed to determine the amount of money working in an investment vehicle. IPAC has particular application in a complex, private equity investment vehicle. Using IPAC, an investor can get a repeatable, readily understood indication of the amount of working money left in an investment. Further using IPAC, the investor, financial advisor or other interested party can, based on the money still working in any one or more investments, better determine the overall risk profile of an investment portfolio. An investment portfolio can be changed based on the risk profile as so determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Goldman Sachs & Co.
    Inventors: Zachariah Cobrinik, Edward Logan, Andrew Walter
  • Publication number: 20080021700
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the substantially automatic creation of ontologies from unstructured documents identify phrases and core noun phrases from the respective documents. Links can be extracted from the documents. Concepts can be identified from the documents. Ontologies can be automatically created for the documents. The processing is domain independent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Abha Moitra, Andrew Walter Crapo, Michael Allen Bodkin
  • Patent number: 7231364
    Abstract: A metric, Investment Participation at Cost (IPAC) has been developed to determine the amount of money working in an investment vehicle. IPAC has particular application in a complex, private equity investment vehicle. Using IPAC, an investor can get a repeatable, readily understood indication of the amount of working money left in an investment. Further using IPAC, the investor, financial advisor or other interested party can, based on the money still working in any one or more investments, better determine the overall risk profile of an investment portfolio. An investment portfolio can be changed based on the risk profile as so determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Goldman Sachs & Co.
    Inventors: Zachariah Cobrinik, Edward Logan, Andrew Walter
  • Patent number: 7132990
    Abstract: A vertically integrated Ka-band active electronically scanned antenna including, among other things, a transitioning RF waveguide relocator panel located behind a radiator faceplate and an array of beam control tiles respectively coupled to one of a plurality of transceiver modules via an RF manifold. Each of the beam control tiles includes a respective plurality of high power transmit/receive (T/R) cells as well as dielectric waveguides, RF stripline and coaxial transmission line elements. The waveguide relocator panel is preferably fabricated by a diffusion bonded copper laminate stack up with dielectric filling. The beam control tiles are preferably fabricated by the use of multiple layers of low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) material laminated together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: Peter A. Stenger, Fred C. Kuss, Kevin LaCour, Craig Heffner, Robert Sisk, Carl D. Wise, Joseph Paquin, Tujuana Hinton, Andrew Walters, David Krafcsik, Brian T. McMonagle, Steven D. Block, Steven S. Handley