Patents by Inventor Brian Abraham
Brian Abraham 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: 11952636Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to molecular diagnostic devices configured to amplifying a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) locus and discriminate between two or more allelic variants of the SNP, indicating presence or absence of a target allele. In some embodiments, the molecular diagnostic devices are capable of detecting, at point-of-care, SNPs associated with resistance or susceptibility to antibiotic treatment of organism infections. In other aspects, the disclosure provides methods of treatment for disease or disorders (e.g. organism infections) where treatment is guided by presence or absence of an allele at a SNP locus as determined by such molecular diagnostic devices.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Visby Medical, Inc.Inventors: Brian Ciopyk, Paul Dentinger, Teresa Abraham, Brandon Ma, Kamal Kajouke, Mackenzie Hunt, Austin Phung, Karl Guegler, David Swenson, Anna H. Postlethwaite
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Patent number: 11946886Abstract: A fluid heating system may include a solar collection system configured for focusing sunlight on a focal axis, an elongated flow element arranged and configured for transporting fluid along the solar collection system at the focal axis, and a flow-control assembly comprising thermostatic valves configured to control the flow of the fluid in the elongated flow element such that pathogens present in the fluid are substantially inactivated before the fluid exits the fluid heating system. A method of operating a fluid heating system wherein the fluid heating system comprises a parabolic solar collector and a support structure may also be provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2015Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: WTS LLCInventors: Brian Plourde, John Abraham, Douglas Plourde, Richard Pakonen, Andy Gikling, Noel Naughton
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Patent number: 11920801Abstract: A digital fluid heating system may include a solar collection system configured for focusing sunlight on a focal axis, an elongated flow element arranged and configured for transporting fluid along the solar collection system at the focal axis, and a flow-control assembly comprising a digitally controlled valve configured to control the flow of the fluid in the elongated flow element such that pathogens present in the fluid are substantially inactivated before the fluid exits the fluid heating system and at a maximized flow rate under the given energy providing conditions. The system may also include one or more digital controls and communication systems for remote and/or automatic control.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: WTS LLCInventors: Brian Plourde, Andrew Gikling, John Abraham, Richard Pakonen, Douglas Plourde
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Patent number: 10160977Abstract: The present invention relates in some aspects to super-enhancers and related compositions, methods, and agents that are useful for modulating expression of cell type-specific genes that are required for maintenance of cell identity (e.g., embryonic stem cell identity) or maintenance of a disease state (e.g., cancer).Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2015Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Whitehead Institute for Biomedical ResearchInventors: Denes Hnisz, Brian Abraham, Tong Ihn Lee, Richard A. Young
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Publication number: 20160237490Abstract: The present invention relates in some aspects to super-enhancers and related compositions, methods, and agents that are useful for modulating expression of cell type-specific genes that are required for maintenance of cell identity (e.g., embryonic stem cell identity) or maintenance of a disease state (e.g., cancer).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2015Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Denes Hnisz, Brian Abraham, Tong Ihn Lee, Richard A. Young
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Publication number: 20140287932Abstract: The present invention relates in some aspects to super-enhancers and related compositions, methods, and agents that are useful for modulating expression of cell type-specific genes that are required for maintenance of cell identity (e.g., embryonic stem cell identity) or maintenance of a disease state (e.g., cancer).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2013Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: Denes Hnisz, Brian Abraham, Tong Ihn Lee, Richard A. Young
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Patent number: 8366144Abstract: An inflatable cushion for a side of a vehicle is provided, the inflatable cushion having: a first cushion section formed from a first sheet of material secured to a second sheet of material, the first cushion section having a plurality of separate inflatable cells each of which having an inlet opening for receipt of an inflation gas; an internal passageway formed in the first cushion section, the internal passageway linking and fluidly coupling to each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells via the inlet opening of each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells, the internal passageway being formed by an upper portion of the first sheet of material and an upper portion of the second sheet of material; a fabric diffuser member located in the internal passageway, the fabric diffuser member being sealed at one end and open on another end for receipt of an inflation gas, the fabric diffuser being configured to supply the inflation gas to each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells through a plurType: GrantFiled: June 18, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Nxgen Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Fink, Ryan T. Pinsenschaum, Douglas S. Weston, Dayne B. Hassett, Brian Abraham
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Patent number: 8240708Abstract: An inflatable cushion for a side of a vehicle, the inflatable cushion having: a first cushion section formed from a first sheet of material secured to a second sheet of material, the first cushion section having a plurality of separate inflatable cells each of which having an inlet opening for receipt of an inflation gas; an internal passageway formed in the first cushion section, the internal passageway linking and fluidly coupling to each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells via the inlet opening of each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells, the internal passageway being formed by an upper portion of the first sheet of material and an upper portion of the second sheet of material; a fabric diffuser member secured in the internal passageway, the fabric diffuser member being configured to supply the inflation gas to each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells; and means for restricting fluid flow between the plurality of inflatable cells by limiting fluid flow between an exterior portType: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Nxgen Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Fink, Ryan T. Pinsenschaum, Douglas S. Weston, Dayne B. Hassett, Brian Abraham, Ever E. Luna, Raul A. Hernandez
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Publication number: 20110062689Abstract: An inflatable cushion for a side of a vehicle is provided, the inflatable cushion having: a first cushion section formed from a first sheet of material secured to a second sheet of material, the first cushion section having a plurality of separate inflatable cells each of which having an inlet opening for receipt of an inflation gas; an internal passageway formed in the first cushion section, the internal passageway linking and fluidly coupling to each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells via the inlet opening of each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells, the internal passageway being formed by an upper portion of the first sheet of material and an upper portion of the second sheet of material; a fabric diffuser member located in the internal passageway, the fabric diffuser member being sealed at one end and open on another end for receipt of an inflation gas, the fabric diffuser being configured to supply the inflation gas to each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells through a plurType: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventors: Michael Fink, Ryan T. Pinsenschaum, Douglas S. Weston, Dayne B. Hassett, Brian Abraham
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Publication number: 20110057424Abstract: An inflatable cushion for a side of a vehicle, the inflatable cushion having: a first cushion section formed from a first sheet of material secured to a second sheet of material, the first cushion section having a plurality of separate inflatable cells each of which having an inlet opening for receipt of an inflation gas; an internal passageway formed in the first cushion section, the internal passageway linking and fluidly coupling to each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells via the inlet opening of each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells, the internal passageway being formed by an upper portion of the first sheet of material and an upper portion of the second sheet of material; a fabric diffuser member secured in the internal passageway, the fabric diffuser member being configured to supply the inflation gas to each of the plurality of separate inflatable cells; and means for restricting fluid flow between the plurality of inflatable cells by limiting fluid flow between an exterior portType: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventors: Michael Fink, Ryan T. Pinsenschaum, Douglas S. Weston, Dayne B. Hassett, Brian Abraham, Ever E. Luna, Raul A. Hernandez
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Patent number: 7742874Abstract: A method for configuring an electronic device comprising: (A) substantially continuously detecting motion of the electronic device using an initiating device disposed within the electronic device, the electronic device further comprising a position determining component, and a wireless communications component; (B) substantially continuously receiving at least one external radio signal by using an initially selected antenna of the position determining component; (C) if reception of at least one external radio signal is not optimized, using the antenna/power supply switch to switch radio signal path between the initially selected antenna and a subsequently selected antenna to optimize the reception of at least one external radio signal; and (D) using the wireless communications component to transmit the current status of the external/internal antenna to the position tracking station.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2006Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Trimble Navigation Ltd.Inventors: Douglas B. Mayfield, Brian Abraham Jackson, Dennis Lee Workman
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Publication number: 20090042561Abstract: An asset management system comprising: (A) a plurality of tags, wherein at least one said tag further comprises: a wireless networking transceiver (WNT), and a tag sensor configured to attach to an asset; and (B) a dual wireless communication network further comprising: a cellular network and a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2007Publication date: February 12, 2009Inventor: Brian Abraham Jackson
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Publication number: 20050258624Abstract: A vehicle seat in accordance with an exemplary embodiment is provided. The vehicle seat includes an air bag module coupled to a vehicle seat frame, the air bag module having an inflatable cushion. The vehicle seat further includes a seat cover configured to cover at least a portion of the air bag module. The seat cover has a deployment opening defining a first edge and a second edge adjacent the first edge. The vehicle seat further includes first and second interlocking members attached to the seat cover proximate the first and second edges, respectively. The first interlocking member is configured to interlock with the second interlocking member to thereby close the deployment opening. The first and second interlocking members extend substantially an entire length of the first and second edges. The first and second interlocking members disengage from one another upon deployment of the inflatable cushion to allow the inflatable cushion to pass through the deployment opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2004Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: Brian Abraham, Rebecca Bevak, Margaret Fisher, Michelle Frank