Patents by Inventor Brian Hitt

Brian Hitt 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).

  • TAU BIOSENSOR CELL LINES
    Publication number: 20240043483
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides biosensor cells and methods of use thereof. The disclosure provides, for example, methods of measuring a titer of or of detecting a seed tau protein in a sample, methods of detecting Alzheimer's disease (AD), or a neurodegenerative tauopathy disease or condition linked to tau protein aggregation, and methods for the identification of putative tau protein aggregation inhibitors or modulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Marc DIAMOND, Victor MANON, Jaime VAQUER-ALICEA, Brian HITT
  • Retention for utility vehicle drive train sub-frame
    Publication number: 20050285364
    Abstract: An engine and rear axle are mounted on a drive train sub-frame of a utility vehicle, with two generally parallel plates spaced from each other on the first end of the drive train sub-frame. A cross bolt extends laterally between the two plates and through an opening in a retainer attached to the main frame of the utility vehicle. The retainer opening has a height and width larger than the diameter of the cross bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Daniel Thiemke, Brian Hitt
  • Leaf spring retaining bracket
    Publication number: 20050179224
    Abstract: A one-piece leaf spring retaining bracket may be welded to a longitudinal member of a vehicle frame. The leaf spring retaining bracket is symmetrical along two planes, and the same bracket may be used on either side of the vehicle frame. The bracket has an upper section with a curved or arced surface, and first and second downwardly extending walls between which the end of a leaf spring may be pivotally supported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: Brian Hitt, Evon Skulj, William Heska, Michael Krasic
  • Dual rate leaf spring suspension for utility vehicle
    Publication number: 20050179176
    Abstract: A dual rate leaf spring suspension supports a frame member over an axle of a small utility vehicle. The dual rate leaf spring suspension includes a full-length leaf spring and a half-length leaf spring. A spacer plate is the only connection point between the full-length leaf spring and the half-length leaf spring, which is positioned intermediate the full-length leaf spring and at one end of the half-length leaf spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: Brian Hitt, Valer Stratulat, Donald Stoesz