Patents by Inventor C. Clark

C. Clark 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: 9603459
    Abstract: A climate controlled bed comprises a cushion member having an outer surface comprising a first side for supporting an occupant and a second side, the first side and the second side generally facing in opposite directions. In some embodiments, the cushion member includes one or more recessed areas along its first side or its second side. In one embodiment, the bed further includes a flow conditioning member that may be at least partially positioned with the recessed area of the cushion member, an air-permeable topper member positioned along the first side of the cushion member and a fluid temperature regulation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Genthem Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael J. Brykalski, Jay C. Clark, Brian D. Comiskey
  • Publication number: 20170081317
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, useful as IRAK inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Catherine JORAND-LEBRUN, Ruoxi LAN, Austin CHEN, Ryan C. Clark
  • Publication number: 20170081307
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, useful as IRAK inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Catherine JORAND-LEBRUN, Ruoxi LAN, Austin CHEN, Ryan C. CLARK
  • Patent number: 9597332
    Abstract: The present invention includes a method of inhibiting, suppressing or preventing HBV infection in an individual in need thereof, comprising administering to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: NOVIRA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Austin Chen, Yalda Bravo, Nicholas Stock, Bijan Pedram, Jason Jacintho, Ryan C. Clark
  • Publication number: 20160361928
    Abstract: A catcher (42) for collecting ink from non-printed drops and returning the ink to a fluid reservoir (40), the catcher includes a flow channel (47) having a plurality of branches (110); a structure to split a portion of each branch into two parallel sections to permit fluid to pass through either section; and wherein the flow of the two parallel sections (122) merge into a single flow downstream of the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Robert J. Simon, Chang-Fang Hsu, Seth C. Clark, Charles D. Rike
  • Publication number: 20160347026
    Abstract: There is provided an article a binder resin layer comprising an aliphatic polyurethane polymer comprising a plurality of soft segments, and a plurality of hard segments, where the soft segments comprise poly(alkoxy) polyol, and where the poly(alkoxy) polyol is essentially free of crosslinker; and a plurality of microspheres partially embedded and adhered to a first major surface of the binder resin layer, wherein the specific chemical identities and relative amounts of the segments and moieties of the aliphatic polyurethane polymer are sufficient to impart a glass transition temperature of 10° C. or less in the article and a storage modulus in the article that changes less than 15 MPa from 25° C. to 175° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: 3M INNOVAVTIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Alexander J. Kugel, John C. Clark, Vivek Krishnan, Christopher B. Walker, JR.
  • Publication number: 20160347042
    Abstract: There is provided a thermoformable article comprising at least a first surface having a binder resin layer comprising a fluorine-containing polymer, where the binder resin layer has a first major surface opposite a second major surface; and a plurality of microspheres partially and adhered to the first major surface of the binder resin layer; where the fluorine-containing polymer is a partially fluorinated polymer derived from at least one fluorine containing monomer and two or more non-fluorinated monomers having at least one active hydrogen functional group, and further wherein at least one but not all of the active hydrogen functional groups are reacted with at least one curing agent having latent functionality. In some instances the curing agent comprises polyisocyanate. There is also provided a thermoset article derived from such thermoformable articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Christopher B. Walker, Jr., John C. Clark, Thomas P. Klun, Steven J. McMan, Abdullahi A. Mohamud, Alexander J. Kugel, Vivek Krishnan
  • Patent number: 9505220
    Abstract: A catcher (42) for collecting ink from non-printed drops and returning the ink to a fluid reservoir (40), the catcher includes a flow channel (47) having a plurality of branches (110); a structure to split a portion of each branch into two parallel sections to permit fluid to pass through either section; and wherein the flow of the two parallel sections (122) merge into a single flow downstream of the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert J. Simon, Chang-Fang Hsu, Seth C. Clark, Charles D. Rike
  • Publication number: 20160318028
    Abstract: A forged, mill liner bolt (100) has a head (114), a shank (112), tapered load-bearing surfaces (116) and lateral projections (120) defining an undercut surface (117), and a sealing member (118) abutting the undercut surface. A plurality of plastically deformable projections (122) extend from the tapered load-bearing surfaces (116) for spreading a load applied to the bolt. Sealing member (118) provides a partially-elastic joint to maintain clamp loading. Sealing member (118) provides an interior seal within a bore in a mill liner to prevent leaking of and racing by mill slurry liquids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventor: Ronald C. Clarke
  • Patent number: 9476831
    Abstract: A process for producing an alkylated aromatic product in a reactor by reacting an alkylatable aromatic compound feedstock with another feedstock comprising alkene component and alkane component in a reaction zone containing an alkylation catalyst. The reaction zone is operated in predominantly liquid phase without inter-zone alkane removal. The polyalkylated aromatic compounds can be separated as feed stream for transalkylation reaction in a transalkylation reaction zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: BADGER LICENSING LLC
    Inventors: Michael C. Clark, Brian Maerz
  • Publication number: 20160298038
    Abstract: A process for producing high yields of higher quality (API Group II, Group III?) lubricating oil basestock fractions which allows the production of two or more types of high quality lubes in continuous mode (no blocked operation mode) without transition times and feed or intermediate product tankage segregation. Two consecutive hydroprocessing steps are used: the first step processes a wide cut feed at a severity needed to match heavy oil lube properties. The second step hydroprocesses a light oil after fractionation of the liquid product from the first step at a severity higher than for the heavy oil fraction. The two hydroprocessing steps will normally be carried out in separate reactors but they may be combined in a single reactor which allows for the two fractions to be processed with different degrees of severity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Benjamin S. Umansky, Teck-Mui Hoo, Richard A. Demmin, Fengrong Chen, James W. Gleeson, Suisheng M. Dou, Tomas R. Melli, Michael C. Clark
  • Publication number: 20160199268
    Abstract: A confectionery product comprises a first side and a second side generally opposite to the first side; the second side comprising an abrasive surface that is suitable for scrubbing the top surface of a tongue within the oral cavity. In preferred embodiments the first side is smooth, and may be domed shaped and generally fit the roof of the mouth. The abrasive surface may be provided by 1) a formed, uneven surface, 2) by including abrasive inclusions in the composition making up the second surface, or 3) a combination of a formed, uneven surface and abrasive inclusions. The confectionery product is preferably a hard confectionery, but may also be a chewing gum product. A preferred confectionery product comprises a second side with a width and a length, the smallest of which is at least 1.6 times the product thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Barbara Z. Stawski, Thomas M. Mindak, Philip M. Soukup, Gordon N. McGrew, James C. Clark, Michael S. Haas, Miguel Perez
  • Patent number: 9391957
    Abstract: A system and method of executing secure communications between first and second domains includes a first logical unit and a second logical unit. The first logical unit periodically calculates timestamps and hashes. The first logical unit also transmits a web form to a node of a first domain responsive to a request and the web form is displayed to a user. The first logical unit receives data input to said web form by the user and enhances the data by adding one or more security services. The first logical unit translates the received data from a first network application level protocol to a target network application level protocol while preserving said data security enhancements and transmits the translated data across a public network. A second logical unit de-enhances the translated data and filters the translated data data. The second logical unit further authorizes the filtered data and transmits the filtered data to a node of the second domain for use in an application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventor: Paul C. Clark
  • Publication number: 20160185748
    Abstract: The present invention includes a method of inhibiting, suppressing or preventing HBV infection in an individual in need thereof, comprising administering to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Ryan C. Clark, Yen Truong, Nicholas Stock, Jason Jacintho
  • Publication number: 20160151375
    Abstract: The present invention includes a method of inhibiting, suppressing or preventing HBV infection in an individual in need thereof, comprising administering to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Austin Chen, Yalda Bravo, Nicholas Stock, Bijan Pedram, Jason Jacintho, Ryan C. Clark
  • Publication number: 20160145458
    Abstract: There is provided an article comprising at least a first surface having a fluorine-containing polymeric binder resin layer and a plurality of microspheres partially embedded in a first major surface of the binder resin layer and adhered thereto; wherein the fluorine-containing polymer is derived in part from at least one partially fluorinated, or non-fluorinated, monomer; and wherein the article exhibits a stain resistance to yellow mustard at elevated temperature and humidity as measured by the change in b* of less than 50. There are also provided such articles wherein the fluorine-containing polymer is derived in part from at least one partially fluorinated, or non-fluorinated, monomer; and wherein the fluorine content along the polymeric backbone of the fluorine-containing polymer is from about 27% to 72% by weight. There are also provided such articles wherein the article is a thermoformable article exhibiting chemical resistance according to ASTM D5402-06.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Christopher B. Walker, JR., John C. Clark, Tatsuo Fukushi, Thomas P. Klun, Vivek Krishnan, Alexander J. Kugel, Lan H. Liu, Jingjing Ma, Steven J. McMan
  • Publication number: 20160096195
    Abstract: Described herein is a bead-coated sheet and methods of making wherein a sheet substrate selected from a metal, a glass, and/or a glass-ceramic, comprises a layer of microspheres that are partially embedded into the surface of the sheet substrate such that a portion of each of the microspheres projects outwardly from the surface of the sheet substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Amy S. Barnes, John C. Clark, Vivek Krishnan, Anatoly Z. Rosenflanz, Steven D. Theiss
  • Publication number: 20160074850
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved catalyst and a method for its manufacture. The catalyst comprises an acidic, porous crystalline material and has a Proton Density Index of greater than about 1.0, for example from greater than 1.0 to about 2.0, e.g. from about 1.01 to about 1.85. This catalyst may be used to effect conversion in chemical reactions, and is particularly useful in a process for selectively producing a monoalkylated aromatic compound comprising the step of contacting an alkylatable aromatic compound with an alkylating agent under at least partial liquid phase conditions. The acidic, porous crystalline material of the catalyst may comprise an acidic, crystalline molecular sieve having the structure of zeolite Beta, an MWW structure type material, e.g. MCM-22, MCM-36, MCM-49 MCM-56, or a mixture thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Michael C. Clark, Teng Xu, Matthew J. Vincent
  • Patent number: 9248646
    Abstract: A printhead having a drop generator for creating print and non-print drops and a drop deflector for causing the trajectories of the print drops and the non-print drops to diverge includes a liquid extraction channel for removing liquid from the gas flow duct; the liquid extraction channel having an entrance which opens off from the gas flow duct; an outlet; a catcher for collecting the non-print drops wherein the catcher has an ink return channel; at least one via connecting the ink return channel to the liquid extraction channel; and wherein a portion of the liquid passing through the ink return channel of the catcher flows through the at least one via into the liquid extraction channel and from the liquid extraction channel out the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
    Inventors: Kevin P. Egan, Seth C. Clark, William H. Sommerville, III, Robert J. Simon, Douglas E. Schultz
  • Patent number: D761909
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian R. Holt, Amy Olert Hardy, Donald C. Clark, Samantha K. Hartig, Gina Marie Johnson