Patents by Inventor Benjamin Sullivan
Benjamin Sullivan 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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Publication number: 20240129319Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer program products that provide for an improved, more efficient, and more stable system of networked computing devices. The embodiments disclose an apparatus and system that enable client devices to selectively grant to third party applications permissions to access group-based communication objects of a group-based communication system. The apparatus and system further enable client devices to selectively grant to third party applications permissions to take specific actions with regards to the group-based communication objects within the system. To accomplish the improvements, the disclosed systems, apparatuses, and computing devices maintain a record of the permissions granted to third party applications in a permissions table stored in a computer storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Meagan Gamache, Diogenes Brito, Buster Benson, Kefan Xie, Paul Matthew Jennings, Christopher Sullivan, Benjamin William Scholey Redman
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Publication number: 20240065543Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for measurement of the osmotic pressure of fluids and, more particularly, to improving the measurement accuracy and precision of the osmolarity of the tear film. The approaches described herein improves upon the existing art of tear film osmometry to provide better performance in the presence of environmental instability.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Benjamin SULLIVAN, Steve ZMINA
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Patent number: 11841280Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to mapping a plurality of temperatures across an area. One example provides a temperature sensing device including a flexible support and a temperature sensing structure having a plurality of individually readable temperature sensing junctions. The temperature sensing structure includes a line of a first conductive material extending across an area of the support, and a plurality of lines of a second conductive material each intersecting the line of the first junction material at a corresponding sensing junction.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Benjamin Sullivan, Siyuan Ma, James David Holbery, Collin Alexander Ladd, Kelly Marie Bogan
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Patent number: 11536707Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for analyzing small volumes of fluidic samples, as a non-limiting example, less than twenty microliters are provided. The devices are configured to make a first sample reading, for example, measure an energy property of the fluid sample, for example, osmolality, make a second sample reading, for example, detecting the presence or concentration of one or more analytes in the fluid sample, or make both the first sample reading and the second sample reading, for example, measuring the energy property of the fluid sample as well as detecting the presence or concentration of one or more analytes in the fluid sample.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: TEARLAB RESEARCH, INC.Inventors: Benjamin Sullivan, Steve Zmina, Melissa Lee, Brandon Westerberg, Matthew Daniel Solomon, Christian Potzner, Sebastiaan Garst, Matthew Springer, Jason Hayes, Peter Munster, Erol Craig Harvey, Michael Wilkinson, Joanna Slowinska, Derek Lee, Peter Van Ruijven
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Publication number: 20220332839Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of using PRG4 glycoprotein, also known as lubricin, to treat or prevent cancer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2020Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Shirin Bonni, Anusi Sarkar, Tannin Schmidt, Benjamin Sullivan
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Publication number: 20220307066Abstract: The disclosure addresses methods, compositions, and kits used to detect or quantify polymerase inhibitors in biological samples. The polymerase inhibitors can be therapeutic agents, or metabolites thereof, that have been administered to a subject as part of, for example, antiretroviral therapy (ART) or pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to address potential infections by, e.g., retroviruses such as HIV and other viruses reliant on reverse transcription. These methods, compositions, and kits can be applied to monitor a subject's compliance with the indicated therapies and can inform potential adjustments to the therapies.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2020Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicants: University of Washington, The General Hospital CorporationInventors: Ayokunle Olanrewaju, Paul Drain, Jonathan Posner, Derin Sevenler, Benjamin Sullivan, Andrew Bender, Jane Zhang, Rebecca Sandlin
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Patent number: 11401632Abstract: Examples are disclosed herein that relate to electronically functional textile articles. One example provides a knitted textile article comprising a first conductive thread and a second conductive thread knit into the article in such a manner as to form a conductive junction separated by a gap. The knitted textile article further comprises a knitted surface texture feature formed at a location that defines an opening over the gap, and an electronic component connecting the gap to form a circuit with the first conductive thread and the second conductive thread.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2018Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kelly Marie Bogan, James David Holbery, Siyuan Ma, Benjamin Sullivan, Don Pasindu Vijai Lugoda
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Patent number: 11213566Abstract: Provided herein is a pharmaceutical or oral care product for treating or preventing oral diseases that is prepared with proteoglycan 4 (PRG4) as an active ingredient, the preparing method thereof and the use thereof in manufacturing medicaments or oral care products for treating or preventing oral diseases and maintenance of oral health. PRG4 may have efficacy in maintaining oral health and treating or preventing oral disease. This secreted glycoprotein, which is also called lubricin and superficial zone protein, is known to protect against frictional forces, cell adhesion and protein deposition.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: LUBRIS LLCInventors: Edward R. Truitt, III, Benjamin Sullivan, Nicholas Tennison
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Publication number: 20210251338Abstract: Provided herein are methods for the modulation of appearance or material properties within items of apparel or equipment. Also provided herein are design articles having alterable designs.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Nicole Justis Truitt, Benjamin Sullivan, Zeyad Moussa, Daniel Kincade
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Publication number: 20210172809Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to mapping a plurality of temperatures across an area. One example provides a temperature sensing device including a flexible support and a temperature sensing structure having a plurality of individually readable temperature sensing junctions. The temperature sensing structure includes a line of a first conductive material extending across an area of the support, and a plurality of lines of a second conductive material each intersecting the line of the first junction material at a corresponding sensing junction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2021Publication date: June 10, 2021Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Benjamin SULLIVAN, Siyuan MA, James David HOLBERY, Collin Alexander LADD, Kelly Marie BOGAN
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Publication number: 20210169990Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition, and methods of use thereof, for treating ocular boundary deficiency, symptoms associated therewith, or an undesired condition that is associated with or causes ocular boundary deficiency at the ocular surface. The pharmaceutical composition of the present invention comprises a human PRG4 protein, a lubricant fragment, homolog, or isoform thereof, suspended in an ophthalmically acceptable balanced salt solution. The pharmaceutical composition of the present invention may also comprise one or more ophthalmically acceptable agents selected from the group consisting of an ophthalmically acceptable demulcent, excipient, astringent, vasoconstrictor, emollient, sodium hyaluronate, hyaluronic acid, and surface active phospholipids, in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for topical administration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Benjamin Sullivan, Tannin A. Schmidt, David A. Sullivan
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Patent number: 10935436Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to mapping a plurality of temperatures across an area. One example provides a temperature sensing device including a flexible support and a temperature sensing structure having a plurality of individually readable temperature sensing junctions. The temperature sensing structure includes a line of a first conductive material extending across an area of the support, and a plurality of lines of a second conductive material each intersecting the line of the first junction material at a corresponding sensing junction.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2017Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Benjamin Sullivan, Siyuan Ma, James David Holbery, Collin Alexander Ladd, Kelly Marie Bogan
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Publication number: 20200368328Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition, and methods of use thereof, for treating ocular boundary deficiency, symptoms associated therewith, or an undesired condition that is associated with or causes ocular boundary deficiency at the ocular surface. The pharmaceutical composition of the present invention comprises a human PRG4 protein, a lubricant fragment, homolog, or isoform thereof, suspended in an ophthalmically acceptable balanced salt solution. The pharmaceutical composition of the present invention may also comprise one or more ophthalmically acceptable agents selected from the group consisting of an ophthalmically acceptable demulcent, excipient, astringent, vasoconstrictor, emollient, sodium hyaluronate, hyaluronic acid, and surface active phospholipids, in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for topical administration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Benjamin Sullivan, Tannin A. Schmidt, David A. Sullivan
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Patent number: 10772197Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to electronically functional yarns. One example provides an electronically functional yarn comprising a core, a sheath at least partially surrounding the core, and an electronic circuit formed on the core. The circuit includes three or more control lines and more than three diode-containing circuit elements controllable by the three or more control lines, each circuit element being controllable via a corresponding set of two of the three or more control lines.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: James David Holbery, Don Pasindu Vijai Lugoda, Kelly Marie Bogan, Siyuan Ma, Benjamin Sullivan
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Patent number: 10690829Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to using optical fibers in a textile to channel light from a light source to various exit locations within the textile. One example provides an optical device, comprising a light source, an optical fiber extending from the light source, the optical fiber configured to conduct light received from the light source via internal reflection, and a plurality of individually controllable light-emitting locations disposed along the optical fiber.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2017Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: James David Holbery, Siyuan Ma, Kelly Marie Bogan, Benjamin Sullivan
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Patent number: 10500250Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods involving the use of PRG4 protein, also known as lubricin, to mechanically inhibit biological processes involving cell motility and adhesion. The methods and compositions may be used to develop a variety of specific therapies and compositions, often exploited through surgical procedures, where development of the pathology involves one or more of the following modes of action: 1) the passage of cells from one body compartment to another, 2) adherence of macrophages to substrates such as fibrin or exposed extra cellular matrix, 3) binding of platelets to fibrin, or 4) failure of function of the glycocalyx on exposed epithelial cell surfaces, e.g., within the vasculature.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2014Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Lubris LLCInventors: Gregory D. Jay, Tannin Schmidt, Benjamin Sullivan
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Patent number: 10500251Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods involving the use of PRG4 protein, also known as lubricin, to mechanically inhibit biological processes involving cell motility and adhesion. The methods and compositions may be used to develop a variety of specific therapies and compositions, often exploited through surgical procedures, where development of the pathology involves one or more of the following modes of action: 1) the passage of cells from one body compartment to another, 2) adherence of macrophages to substrates such as fibrin or exposed extra cellular matrix, 3) binding of platelets to fibrin, or 4) failure of function of the glycocalyx on exposed epithelial cell surfaces, e.g., within the vasculature.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Lubris LLCInventors: Gregory D. Jay, Tannin Schmidt, Benjamin Sullivan
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Publication number: 20190327832Abstract: Examples are disclosed that relate to electronically functional yarns. One example provides an electronically functional yarn comprising a core, a sheath at least partially surrounding the core, and an electronic circuit formed on the core. The circuit includes three or more control lines and more than three diode-containing circuit elements controllable by the three or more control lines, each circuit element being controllable via a corresponding set of two of the three or more control lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2018Publication date: October 24, 2019Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: James David HOLBERY, Don Pasindu Vijai LUGODA, Kelly Marie BOGAN, Siyuan MA, Benjamin SULLIVAN
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Publication number: 20190242036Abstract: Examples are disclosed herein that relate to electronically functional textile articles. One example provides a knitted textile article comprising a first conductive thread and a second conductive thread knit into the article in such a manner as to form a conductive junction separated by a gap. The knitted textile article further comprises a knitted surface texture feature formed at a location that defines an opening over the gap, and an electronic component connecting the gap to form a circuit with the first conductive thread and the second conductive thread.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2018Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Kelly Marie BOGAN, James David HOLBERY, Siyuan MA, Benjamin SULLIVAN, Don Pasindu Vijai LUGODA
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Patent number: 10312415Abstract: An electronic assembly comprises a flexible polymer membrane having a surface with one or more electrically conductive traces arranged on the surface, a light-emissive semiconductor die having first and second electrical contacts bonded to the one or more electrically conductive traces via a cured electrically conductive adhesive, and a flexible cover layer arranged over the surface of the polymer membrane and the semiconductor die.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: James David Holbery, Siyuan Ma, Benjamin Sullivan