Patents by Inventor Brian W. Lee

Brian W. Lee 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: 20150093329
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and products, such as kits, useful for determining the apoptotic state of cells in an organism, comprising detecting the presence or abundance of at least one caspase affinity labeling agent in the cells of an animal into which at least one caspase affinity labeling agent has been introduced, wherein the presence or abundance of the caspase affinity labeling agent correlates with the apoptotic state of the cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: SEED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, LLC
    Inventors: Gary Johnson, Brian W. Lee
  • Publication number: 20120328515
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and products, such as kits, useful for determining the apoptotic state of cells in an organism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: Gary L. Johnson, Brian W. Lee
  • Patent number: 8187573
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and products, such as kits, useful for determining the apoptotic state of cells in an organism, comprising detecting the presence or abundance of at least one caspase affinity labeling agent in the cells of an animal into which at least one caspase affinity labeling agent has been introduced, wherein the presence or abundance of the caspase affinity labeling agent correlates with the apoptotic state of the cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Immunochemistry Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Gary L. Johnson, Brian W. Lee
  • Publication number: 20110198411
    Abstract: An impact sprinkler has a nozzle connected to a housing and a discharge deflector member connected to a rotatable shaft assembly. The sprinkler has different replaceable nozzles and discharge deflectors for providing desired discharge characteristics. The shaft assembly and housing have contacting braking surfaces outside of the water flow providing a frictional braking force dependent on both water flow rate and pressure. The sprinkler has a deflection member for rotating an impact assembly relative to the shaft assembly while a pin supports the impact assembly at a position above the deflection member. A lower portion of the shaft assembly may be positioned in a recess in the housing such that a surface on the shaft assembly contacts a surface in the recess, and a highly wear-resistant material may be disposed on a surface of either the shaft assembly or the recess for providing improved wear characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: RAIN BIRD CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas A. Antonucci, Brian W. Lees, Valery A. Monge, Kelly F. Olischefski, Michael F. Turk, Keith E. Turner, Richard J. Russell, II
  • Patent number: 7954731
    Abstract: A rotary impact sprinkler is disclosed having a nozzle connected to a housing and a discharge deflector member connected to a rotatable shaft assembly without a dynamic seal between the nozzle and the deflector. The sprinkler may be provided with different nozzles and discharge deflectors that are easily removed and replaced for providing desired water flow and discharge characteristics. The shaft assembly and housing may have contacting braking surfaces outside of the water flow. The braking surfaces may provide a frictional braking force dependent on both water flow rate and water flow pressure. The sprinkler has a rotatable impact assembly supported by the shaft assembly and including a deflection member for rotating the impact assembly relative to the shaft assembly. The shaft assembly may have a pin for supporting the impact assembly at a position above the deflection member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas A. Antonucci, Brian W. Lees, Valery A. Monge, Kelly F. Olischefski, Michael F. Turk, Keith E. Turner, Richard J. Russell, II
  • Publication number: 20090142260
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and products, such as kits, useful for determining the apoptotic state of cells in an organism, comprising detecting the presence or abundance of at least one caspase affinity labeling agent in the cells of an animal into which at least one caspase affinity labeling agent has been introduced, wherein the presence or abundance of the caspase affinity labeling agent correlates with the apoptotic state of the cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Gary L. Johnson, Brian W. Lee
  • Publication number: 20040262426
    Abstract: A rotary impact sprinkler is disclosed having a nozzle connected to a housing and a discharge deflector member connected to a rotatable shaft assembly without a dynamic seal between the nozzle and the deflector. The sprinkler may be provided with different nozzles and discharge deflectors that are easily removed and replaced for providing desired water flow and discharge characteristics. The shaft assembly and housing may have contacting braking surfaces outside of the water flow. The braking surfaces may provide a frictional braking force dependent on both water flow rate and water flow pressure. The sprinkler has a rotatable impact assembly supported by the shaft assembly and including a deflection member for rotating the impact assembly relative to the shaft assembly. The shaft assembly may have a pin for supporting the impact assembly at a position above the deflection member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas A. Antonucci, Brian W. Lees, Valery A. Monge, Kelly F. Olishefski, Michael F. Turk, Keith E. Turner, Richard J. Russell
  • Patent number: 5169311
    Abstract: An orthodontic bracket and method of fitting is disclosed comprising a bracket of the type including a base portion adapted for attachment to the labial surface of a tooth:(i) A lock pin receiving portion having a substantially vertical opening extending there through for the lock pin;(ii) An arch-wire support portion extending substantially normal to the said vertical opening and being disposed between the opening and the base portion.The bracket being adapted for adherence to a tooth and including a slot comprising an arch-wire support portion for receipt of a ribbon arch-wire of substantially rectangular cross-section adapted to be inserted gingivo-occlusally into the support portion, wherein the base of said support portion is angulated at specific preset angles between 0 to 20 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Assignee: Orthodontic Research Australia PTY. Limited
    Inventor: Brian W. Lee
  • Patent number: D516669
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Rain Bird Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas A. Antonucci, Brian W. Lees, Valery A. Monge, Kelly F. Olischefski, Michael F. Turk, Keith E. Turner, Richard J. Russell, II
  • Patent number: D657306
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventors: Richard J. Russell, Michael Corfield, Brian W. Lees, Michael F. Turk, Alan Frederik Golightly