Patents by Inventor Brook Hjelm

Brook Hjelm 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).

  • Patent number: 9672718
    Abstract: A nestable anti-ligative bed linen device and system comprising individual bed linen units wherein a plurality of such units may nest therein and be securely positioned in place on a mattress. Said individual bed linen unit of this system comprising a blanket attached to a cover sheet at a point of union at their common ends. Said union positioned towards the edge of said common ends to allow space for nesting. Said union positioned underneath a mattress by a given distance to allow multiple bed linen units to securely position on a mattress in nested form. The anti-ligative features include a union positioned at a location on said bed linen unit to prevent a lanyard from being formed. Other anti-ligative features include quilted thick tear resistant material and a built in pillow. Additional safety mechanisms are included such as a motion sensor and alarm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Inventors: Steven J Shilts, Brook Hjelm
  • Patent number: 9506079
    Abstract: Plant viral vectors have great potential in rapid production of proteins, but no simple Here a geminivirus-based system for high-yield and rapid production of oligomeric protein complexes, including virus-like particle (VLP) vaccines and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) is described. In particular, a single vector that contains two non-competing replicons for transient expression in Nicotiana benthamiana leaves is described. The correct assembly of these subunit proteins into functional oligomeric structures (VLPs or full-size mAb) is also described. This system advances plant transient expression technology by eliminating the need for non-competing viruses, and thus, enhances the realistic commercial application of this technology for producing multiple-subunit protein complexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Hugh S Mason, Zhong Huang, Qiang Chen, Charles J Arntzen, Shuo Yuan, Brooke Hjelm
  • Patent number: 9024773
    Abstract: An anti-ligative bed linen system includes one-piece bedding having a top blanket attached to the base of a bottom cover to fit on a mattress. The bed linen includes quilted material that resists tearing or vandalism. The features of being one-piece, quilted, and tear resistant creates a bed linen that is difficult to contrive a hanging device from. Rolling up the quilted material makes a thicker lanyard as compared to a sheet or thin blanket that hospitals typically use. The thicker the lanyard the less lethal it is. Built into the structure are features that allow another bed linen set to be installed over an existing set so the user can use multiple blankets if desired. Another feature includes an alarm system that warns when the bed linen has been removed from the mattress. A washable foldable quilted pillow provides safe comfort and avoids the dangers of using pillowcases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Inventors: Steven J. Shilts, Brook Hjelm
  • Publication number: 20140141515
    Abstract: Plant viral vectors have great potential in rapid production of proteins, but no simple Here a geminivirus-based system for high-yield and rapid production of oligomeric protein complexes, including virus-like particle (VLP) vaccines and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) is described. In particular, a single vector that contains two non-competing replicons for transient expression in Nicotiana benthamiana leaves is described. The correct assembly of these subunit proteins into functional oligomeric structures (VLPs or full-size mAb) is also described. This system advances plant transient expression technology by eliminating the need for non-competing viruses, and thus, enhances the realistic commercial application of this technology for producing multiple-subunit protein complexes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Hugh S. Mason, Zhong Huang, Qiang Chen, Charles J. Arntzen, Shuo Yuan, Brooke Hjelm
  • Publication number: 20130278431
    Abstract: An anti-ligative bed linen system includes one-piece bedding having a top blanket attached to the base of a bottom cover to fit on a mattress. The bed linen includes quilted material that resists tearing or vandalism. The features of being one-piece, quilted, and tear resistant creates a bed linen that is difficult to contrive a hanging device from. Rolling up the quilted material makes a thicker lanyard as compared to a sheet or thin blanket that hospitals typically use. The thicker the lanyard the less lethal it is. Built into the structure are features that allow another bed linen set to be installed over an existing set so the user can use multiple blankets if desired. Another feature includes an alarm system that warns when the bed linen has been removed from the mattress. A washable foldable quilted pillow provides safe comfort and avoids the dangers of using pillowcases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Steven J. Shilts, Brook Hjelm
  • Patent number: 8513397
    Abstract: Plant viral vectors have great potential in rapid production of proteins, but no simple. Here a geminivirus-based system for high-yield and rapid production of oligomeric protein complexes, including virus-like particle (VLP) vaccines and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) is described. In particular, a single vector that contains two non-competing replicons for transient expression in Nicotiana benthamiana leaves is described. The correct assembly of these subunit proteins into functional oligomeric structures (VLPs or full-size mAb) is also described. This system advances plant transient expression technology by eliminating the need for non-competing viruses, and thus, enhances the realistic commercial application of this technology for producing multiple-subunit protein complexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: The Arizona Board of Regents for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Hugh S. Mason, Zhong Huang, Qiang Chen, Charles J. Arntzen, Shuo Yuan, Brooke Hjelm
  • Publication number: 20110262966
    Abstract: Plant viral vectors have great potential in rapid production of proteins, but no simple. Here a geminivirus-based system for high-yield and rapid production of oligomeric protein complexes, including virus-like particle (VLP) vaccines and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) is described. In particular, a single vector that contains two non-competing replicons for transient expression in Nicotiana benthamiana leaves is described. The correct assembly of these subunit proteins into functional oligomeric structures (VLPs or full-size mAb) is also described. This system advances plant transient expression technology by eliminating the need for non-competing viruses, and thus, enhances the realistic commercial application of this technology for producing multiple-subunit protein complexes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents for and on Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Hugh S. Mason, Zhong Huang, Qiang Chen, Charles J. Arntzen, Shuo Yuan, Brooke Hjelm
  • Patent number: D911073
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Inventors: Steven J Shilts, Brook Hjelm
  • Patent number: D917930
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Inventors: Steven J Shilts, Brook Hjelm