Patents by Inventor Benjamin Cox
Benjamin Cox 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).
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Patent number: 11572008Abstract: An apparatus for securing cargo to a flatbed of a carrier vehicle. The apparatus includes two pulley blocks, the first pulley block and the second pulley block. The first pulley block having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end having two pulleys arranged side-by-side. The second pulley block having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end of the second pulley having two pulleys arranged side-by-side. A first strap having a first end coupled to a first hook and the second end is coupled to a proximal end of the first pulley block. A second strap having a second hook at one end and the other end can be inserted into the second block pulley through its proximal end. The free end loops around the pulleys of the two pulley blocks and exits from the first pulley block. The free end of the second strap is having a handle.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Inventor: Benjamin Cox
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Publication number: 20230005571Abstract: Techniques are provided for generating an array-specific range of Tm values to be used for calling a sample in a given array positive or negative for a target nucleic acid sequence. A sample well in an array is provided with a control sample containing a control nucleic acid sequence. The control sample is amplified by thermal cycling the sample well. A Tm value for the control sample is identified and compared to an expected Tm value for the control nucleic acid sequence to calculate a relationship between the identified control Tm value and the expected control Tm value. By applying this relationship to an expected Tm value for a target nucleic acid sequence, an array-specific range of Tm values for the target nucleic acid sequence is generated and can be used for calling an experimental sample in the same array positive or negative for the target nucleic acid sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2020Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Thomas Charles Robbins, Theodore Allan Wilson, Charles Benjamin Cox, Jay Jones, Benjamin William Galvin, Amber Cooper Kiser
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Patent number: 11398296Abstract: Methods, sample vessels, and instruments are provided for melting curve analysis. A sample is amplified by thermal cycling the sample well between at least an annealing temperature and a denaturation temperature through n cycles, where each cycle includes an in-cycle denaturation step. Fluorescent data is collected during the in-cycle denaturation step of n cycles where n is at least two. Then a composite melting curve is generated using the fluorescent data collected during the denaturation step of each of the n cycles, and the sample is called using the composite melting curve, where the call is a positive or a negative call.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2018Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: BIOFIRE DIAGNOSTICS, LLCInventors: Benjamin William Galvin, Thomas Charles Robbins, Charles Benjamin Cox
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Patent number: 11207655Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for spotting an array with fluid. Arrays produced by such methods are also provided. In one aspect of the invention, a spotter device for spotting a plurality of fluids into an array is described, the spotter device comprising a plurality of reservoirs provided in a first configuration, each reservoir holding its respective fluid, a print head having a plurality of positions provided in a second configuration, the second configuration being different from the first configuration, a plurality of tubes, each tube configured to provide fluid communication from a reservoir at a first end of the tube to a position in the print head at the second end of the tube, and a pump for pumping fluid through the tubes from the reservoir to the print head.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: BioFire Diagnostics, LLCInventors: David E. Jones, Kirk Max Ririe, Thomas Charles Robbins, Elizabeth Doman Copene, Charles Benjamin Cox
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Publication number: 20210178957Abstract: An apparatus for securing cargo to a flatbed of a carrier vehicle. The apparatus includes two pulley blocks, the first pulley block and the second pulley block. The first pulley block having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end having two pulleys arranged side-by-side. The second pulley block having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end of the second pulley having two pulleys arranged side-by-side. A first strap having a first end coupled to a first hook and the second end is coupled to a proximal end of the first pulley block. A second strap having a second hook at one end and the other end can be inserted into the second block pulley through its proximal end. The free end loops around the pulleys of the two pulley blocks and exits from the first pulley block. The free end of the second strap is having a handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Benjamin Cox
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Publication number: 20210147924Abstract: Methods, sample vessels, and instruments are provided for melting curve analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2018Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Benjamin William Galvin, Thomas Charles Robbins, Charles Benjamin Cox
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Publication number: 20200164334Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for spotting an array with fluid. Arrays produced by such methods are also provided. In one aspect of the invention, a spotter device for spotting a plurality of fluids into an array is described, the spotter device comprising a plurality of reservoirs provided in a first configuration, each reservoir holding its respective fluid, a print head having a plurality of positions provided in a second configuration, the second configuration being different from the first configuration, a plurality of tubes, each tube configured to provide fluid communication from a reservoir at a first end of the tube to a position in the print head at the second end of the tube, and a pump for pumping fluid through the tubes from the reservoir to the print head.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: David E. Jones, Kirk Max Ririe, Thomas Charles Robbins, Elizabeth Doman Copene, Charles Benjamin Cox
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Patent number: 10471408Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for spotting an array with fluid. Arrays produced by such methods are also provided. In one aspect of the invention, a spotter device for spotting a plurality of fluids into an array is described, the spotter device comprising a plurality of reservoirs provided in a first configuration, each reservoir holding its respective fluid, a print head having a plurality of positions provided in a second configuration, the second configuration being different from the first configuration, a plurality of tubes, each tube configured to provide fluid communication from a reservoir at a first end of the tube to a position in the print head at the second end of the tube, and a pump for pumping fluid through the tubes from the reservoir to the print head.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: BioFire Diagnostics, LLCInventors: David E. Jones, Kirk Max Ririe, Thomas Charles Robbins, Elizabeth Doman Copene, Charles Benjamin Cox
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Patent number: 9765602Abstract: Disclosed are wellbore flow control devices that allow on-site field adjustments to flow characteristics. One autonomous inflow control device (AICD) assembly includes a base pipe defining one or more flow ports and an interior, a first end ring and a second end ring each arranged about the base pipe, the second end ring being axially-offset from the first end ring such that a fluid compartment is defined therebetween, an AICD arranged within the fluid compartment and having at least one fluid inlet and an outlet configured to be in fluid communication with one of the one or more flow ports, and a flow ring arranged about the base pipe and in fluid communication with the AICD, the flow ring being operable to regulate a fluid flow into the interior of the base pipe and being accessible and manipulatable by a well operator on-site.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: David Alexander Smart, William Ryan Huffer, Aaron Bonner, Jean Marc Lopez, John Benjamin Cox
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Publication number: 20170209844Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for spotting an array with fluid. Arrays produced by such methods are also provided. In one aspect of the invention, a spotter device for spotting a plurality of fluids into an array is described, the spotter device comprising a plurality of reservoirs provided in a first configuration, each reservoir holding its respective fluid, a print head having a plurality of positions provided in a second configuration, the second configuration being different from the first configuration, a plurality of tubes, each tube configured to provide fluid communication from a reservoir at a first end of the tube to a position in the print head at the second end of the tube, and a pump for pumping fluid through the tubes from the reservoir to the print head.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: David E. Jones, Kirk Max Ririe, Thomas Charles Robbins, Elizabeth Doman Copene, Charles Benjamin Cox
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Patent number: 9627874Abstract: A method and a system for a mounting device are provided. The mounting device includes at least two shells, each shell having an inner surface and an outer surface wherein the outer surface includes a first banding zone, a second banding zone, and a clamping zone extending between the first banding zone and the second banding zone and a pair of shoulders bounding each of the first banding zone and second banding zone. The mounting device also includes an intermediary material circumscribing the wire bundle including at least one of a substantially non-porous material, a vulcanizing tape, and a silicone material. The mounting device further includes at least one fastener configured to engage the first banding zone or second banding zone to couple the first shell and the second shell to the wire bundle and the intermediary material.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: UNISON INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Adam Benjamin Cox, William Ward Owens, Joseph W. Chvala
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Patent number: 9625584Abstract: A phantom for a nuclear imaging system is provided. In particular, systems and method are provided for a phantom including a pattern plate having a plurality of passages and a plurality of channels sequentially interconnecting each of the plurality of cylindrical cavities.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research FoundationInventors: Benjamin Cox, Mohammed Farhoud, Stephen Graves
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Patent number: 9318236Abstract: A method and system for a mounting device for an electrical harness of a gas turbine engine are provided. The mounting device includes a first and a second semi-cylindrical shell, the first and second shells are hingedly coupled along respective adjacent edges. Each of the first and second shells includes a first end region, a second end region and a middle region extending between the first end region and the second end region. The middle region defines a mounting seat having an outer diameter that is less than an outer diameter of the first end region and the second end region. The mounting device also includes at least one fastener configured to couple the first shell to the second shell with the wire bundle disposed between the first shell and the second shell such that movement of the first shell and the second shell along the wire bundle is restricted.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: UNISON INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Adam Benjamin Cox, William Ward Owens, Bruce D. Markert, Joseph Chvala
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Publication number: 20150337627Abstract: Disclosed are wellbore flow control devices that allow on-site field adjustments to flow characteristics. One autonomous inflow control device (AICD) assembly includes a base pipe defining one or more flow ports and an interior, a first end ring and a second end ring each arranged about the base pipe, the second end ring being axially-offset from the first end ring such that a fluid compartment is defined therebetween, an AICD arranged within the fluid compartment and having at least one fluid inlet and an outlet configured to be in fluid communication with one of the one or more flow ports, and a flow ring arranged about the base pipe and in fluid communication with the AICD, the flow ring being operable to regulate a fluid flow into the interior of the base pipe and being accessible and manipulatable by a well operator on-site.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2013Publication date: November 26, 2015Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: David Alexander SMART, William Ryan HUFFER, Aaron BONNER, Jean Marc LOPEZ, John Benjamin COX
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Publication number: 20150307425Abstract: An enclosure that may be placed around a barrel of aging alcohol, wherein the enclosure may include a bottom, a net, a cooling coil, and a top, wherein the cooling coil may be positioned over the barrel such that ethanol vapor can be condensed onto the cooling coil and dripped onto the barrel. The cooling coil may also be cooled by cooling refrigerant below the condensation point of ethanol and pumping the refrigerant through the cooling coil. Alternatives can include positioning the cooling coil over a drip pan and may also include returning the condensed ethanol into the barrel via a hose.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventor: Benjamin Cox
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Publication number: 20150283531Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for spotting an array with fluid. Arrays produced by such methods are also provided. In one aspect of the invention, a spotter device for spotting a plurality of fluids into an array is described, the spotter device comprising a plurality of reservoirs provided in a first configuration, each reservoir holding its respective fluid, a print head having a plurality of positions provided in a second configuration, the second configuration being different from the first configuration, a plurality of tubes, each tube configured to provide fluid communication from a reservoir at a first end of the tube to a position in the print head at the second end of the tube, and a pump for pumping fluid through the tubes from the reservoir to the print head.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2013Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: David E. Jones, Kirk Max Ririe, Thomas Charles Robbins, Elizabeth Doman Copene, Charles Benjamin Cox
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Publication number: 20140318861Abstract: A method and system for a mounting device for an electrical harness of a gas turbine engine are provided. The mounting device includes a first and a second semi-cylindrical shell, the first and second shells are hingedly coupled along respective adjacent edges. Each of the first and second shells includes a first end region, a second end region and a middle region extending between the first end region and the second end region. The middle region defines a mounting seat having an outer diameter that is less than an outer diameter of the first end region and the second end region. The mounting device also includes at least one fastener configured to couple the first shell to the second shell with the wire bundle disposed between the first shell and the second shell such that movement of the first shell and the second shell along the wire bundle is restricted.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Adam Benjamin Cox, William Ward Owens, Bruce D. Markert
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Patent number: D908704Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: LumiraDx UK LtdInventors: Nicholas Long, Alex Driver, Benjamin Cox, Ben Clarke, Paul Greenhalgh
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Patent number: D912843Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: LumiraDx UK LtdInventors: David Lang, Michael Flett, Alex Driver, Benjamin Cox, Iain Deane, Phillip Lowe, Steven Keatch, Brian McGuigan, Alexander Reid
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Patent number: D968642Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: LumiraDx UK LtdInventors: David Lang, Michael Flett, Alex Driver, Benjamin Cox, Iain Deane, Phillip Lowe, Steven Keatch, Brian McGuigan, Alexander Reid