Patents by Inventor C. Reynolds

C. Reynolds 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).

  • PLASMA ASSISTED DIRTY WATER ONCE THROUGH STEAM GENERATION SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20160333746
    Abstract: A system and method can comprise a heat source, a plasma assisted vitrifier comprising a syphon valve; and a self-cleaning heat exchanger comprising a fired tube side and a water tube side. The self-cleaning heat exchanger can be configured to receive a heat source comprising an oxidized fossil fuel to one of the fire tube side or the water tube side and the self-cleaning heat exchanger can be further configured to receive a dirty water input on the other of the fire tube side and the water tube side to generate a steam. The plasma assisted vitrifier can be configured to process an organic or inorganic solid waste. The syphon valve is configured to assist in generating a reclaimed product, and the plasma assisted vitrifier is further configured to supply a portion of the process heat to the self-cleaning heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: James C. Juranitch, Alan C. Reynolds, Raymond C. Skinner
  • Software inspection system
    Patent number: 9495542
    Abstract: A method for software inspection analyzes a body of computer code to assess whether the body of computer code contains malware. Various embodiments extract the executable elements of the body of computer code and modify those elements using rules defining the format of instructions for the programming language in which the computer code was written, and using rules defined from the security specification of that programming language, to produce a model of the body of computer code. The method then analyzes the model using a model checking system, which determines whether any of the language rules have been violated, in which case the method flags the computer code as potentially including malware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Trustees of Boston University
    Inventors: Mark C. Reynolds, Azer Bestavros, Assaf J. Kfoury
  • CARBON COATED PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20160319110
    Abstract: Core particles produced in situ or introduced as preformed core particles are coated with a layer of carbon. Non-carbon as well as some carbon-based core materials can be utilized. The resulting carbon coated particles can find applications in rubber products, for instance as reinforcement for tire components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: David M. Matheu, Theis Clarke, David Scott Crocker, Frederick H. Rumpf, David C. Reynolds, Dhaval Doshi, Martin C. Green
  • Three-way solid-state light bulb
    Patent number: 9462651
    Abstract: A three-way solid-state light bulb is disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention provide power supply circuitry that allows a solid-state lamp or light bulb to work in a manner similar to that of a common three-way incandescent light bulb. The power supply can selectively receive the input voltage, usually AC line voltage, on first and second input terminals. In some embodiments, a control circuit is operable to influence a feedback loop by diverting current and/or in some cases alter a current sense resistance in accordance with the selective presence of the voltage at the first and second inputs. The light output of the solid-state emitter or solid-state emitters in the bulb is set in accordance with a selective presence of the input voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew C. Reynolds, Michael McIntyre
  • Substituted pyridine and pyrimidine derivatives and their use in treating viral infections
    Patent number: 9433621
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): and tautomers, isomers, and esters of said compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and prodrugs of said compounds, wherein each of R, R1, X, Y, Z, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R18, R19 and n is selected independently and as defined herein. Compositions comprising such compounds are also provided. The compounds of the invention are effective as inhibitors of HCV, and are useful, alone and together with other therapeutic agents, in treating or preventing diseases or disorders such as viral infections and virus-related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Southern Research Institute
    Inventors: Ashok Arasappan, F. George Njoroge, Cecil D. Kwong, Subramaniam Ananthan, Frank Bennett, Francisco Velazquez, Vinay M. Girijavallabhan, Yuhua Huang, Hollis S. Kezar, III, Joseph A. Maddry, Robert C. Reynolds, Abhijit Roychowdhury, Anita T. Fowler, John A. Secrist, III, Joseph A. Kozlowski, Bandarpalle B. Shankar, Ling Tong, Seong Heon Kim, Malcolm MacCoss, Srikanth Venkatraman, Vishal Verma
  • SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR CLOSING HOLES IN BODY LUMENS
    Publication number: 20160135805
    Abstract: A closure device for closing an opening in tissue is provided. The closure device includes an elongate member through which needles may be deployed. The closure device also includes a foot portion having one or more feet slidably mounted relative thereto. The feet are movable between a deployed position and a delivery position. The feet include cuffs removably mounted therein, with sutures connected between the cuffs. When the feet are in the deployed position and the needles are advanced, the needles securely engage the cuffs and draw the cuffs and suture through the lumen wall so that the opening in the lumen wall can be closed with the sutures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Wouter E. Roorda, Douglas H. Mehl, Rizza Garcia, Timothy C. Reynolds, Dinorah Merrill, Dawn Ma, David J. Milazzo, Aaron M. Fortson
  • ANTENNA ARRANGEMENT FOR A SOLID-STATE LAMP
    Publication number: 20160135270
    Abstract: An antenna arrangement for a solid-state lamp is disclosed. Embodiments of the invention provide for improved performance by positioning the antenna for radio frequency (RF) control of the lamp non-parallel to the main driver board and/or the LED board. This positioning can provide distance from the main board circuitry and a ground plane for the antenna. An RF daughter card can be used for the antenna and also possibly for other RF components. In some embodiments, the antenna is substantially perpendicular to the main board. In some embodiments, the lamp is dimensioned as a replacement for a standard incandescent bulb, such as an A, BR, or PAR bulb. In some embodiments, an optically transmissive enclosure and/or a base define the interior cavity of the lamp. A plurality of LEDs can be disposed within the optically transmissive enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Earl, Matthew C. Reynolds
  • OBJECT ASSOCIATION USING DYNAMIC OBJECT LOCATION CORRELATION
    Publication number: 20160092832
    Abstract: A method of object association is disclosed. The method includes receiving object location information for a first object, receiving object location information for a second object, determining an existence of a correlation between a varying position of the first object and a varying position of the second object over for a predetermined amount of time and dynamically associating the first object with the second object based on the correlation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventor: James C. Reynolds
  • Systems, methods, and devices for closing holes in body lumens
    Patent number: 9241707
    Abstract: A closure device for closing an opening in tissue is provided. The closure device includes an elongate member through which needles may be deployed. The closure device also includes a foot portion having one or more feet slidably mounted relative thereto. The feet are movable between a deployed position and a delivery position. The feet include cuffs removably mounted therein, with sutures connected between the cuffs. When the feet are in the deployed position and the needles are advanced, the needles securely engage the cuffs and draw the cuffs and suture through the lumen wall so that the opening in the lumen wall can be closed with the sutures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Wouter E. Roorda, Douglas H. Mehl, Rizza Garcia, Timothy C. Reynolds, Dinorah Merrill, Dawn Ma, David J. Milazzo, Aaron M. Fortson
  • METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR TARGETING A RADIAL ACCESS PUNCTURE SITE
    Publication number: 20150327871
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for applying targeted force to a radial access puncture site to aid in arresting bleeding at the puncture site. Such a device may include a cuff (e.g., band) for placement over a wrist of a patient, and an inflatable balloon attached to the cuff and disposed over the puncture site during use, such that the inflatable balloon applies pressure to the site during use. The device includes targeting indicia disposed on (i) the inflatable balloon, and/or (ii) an optional rigid or semi-rigid member (e.g., as a backing layer for the balloon). The targeting indicia identifies that portion of the balloon to be positioned on the puncture site so that the inflated balloon applies pressure to the site during use. An associated system may include a cuff device, and a fluid source from which an inflation fluid may be delivered into the inflatable balloon during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron M. Fortson, Timothy C. Reynolds
  • KINEMATIC ASSET MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20150332214
    Abstract: A system for managing kinematic assets is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises an electronic identification device associated with an asset. The system further comprises a container comprising a reader disposed within the container for receiving a unique identification of the identification device. The container further comprises a reader node for maintaining an inventory record comprising the asset and for generating a report when the asset is not detected by said reader. The report further comprises a location of the container when said report is generated. The system further comprises a kinematic asset management platform comprising an asset registry for storing data conveyed by the report and a reports engine for generating a second report conveying the location of said container when the report is generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: James C. Reynolds, Gary Dennis, Prakash Iyer
  • METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR APPLYING TARGET FORCE TO A RADIAL ACCESS PUNCTURE SITE
    Publication number: 20150327870
    Abstract: Systems and methods for applying targeted force to a radial access puncture site to provide hemostasis and close the puncture site. The system may include a cuff for placement over a wrist, a fluid source from which an inflation fluid may be delivered into an inflatable balloon associated with the cuff during use, and an inflatable balloon attached to the cuff. The balloon is disposed over the puncture site and inflated during use. The system may include one or more features configured to focus or target the applied force to the puncture site. For example, the balloon may include varying wall thickness, with a thinner-walled portion that applies a focused pressure to the puncture site, two balloons where one applies focused force, or an outer sheath with a hole placed over the balloon so that a portion of the balloon protrudes through the hole and applies focused force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron M. Fortson, Douglas H. Mehl, Timothy C. Reynolds
  • LED LAMP
    Publication number: 20150292686
    Abstract: A lamp comprises an interior space and a base. An enclosure may be connected to the base to enclose the interior space. At least one LED board divides the interior space into a plurality of sectors. A LED is located in each sector in the enclosure operable to emit light when energized through an electrical path from the base. Light from the LED is reflected by a wall of the sector to create a reflected light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald H. Negley, Matthew C. Reynolds, Curt Progl
  • THREE-WAY SOLID-STATE LIGHT BULB
    Publication number: 20150271888
    Abstract: A three-way solid-state light bulb is disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention provide power supply circuitry that allows a solid-state lamp or light bulb to work in a manner similar to that of a common three-way incandescent light bulb. The power supply can selectively receive the input voltage, usually AC line voltage, on first and second input terminals. In some embodiments, a control circuit is operable to influence a feedback loop by diverting current and/or in some cases alter a current sense resistance in accordance with the selective presence of the voltage at the first and second inputs. The light output of the solid-state emitter or solid-state emitters in the bulb is set in accordance with a selective presence of the input voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew C. Reynolds, Michael McIntyre
  • CLIP APPLIER AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20150265279
    Abstract: A method for delivering a closure element to an opening formed in a wall of a body lumen. The method includes inserting a distal end region of an apparatus into the opening in the wall of the body lumen, moving a third grasping portion toward the first grasping portion to limit movement of the distal end of the apparatus relative to the opening in the wall of the body lumen, and moving a second grasping portion toward the first grasping portion to advance the closure element distally. The second grasping portion and third grasping portion are movable toward the first grasping portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Erik K. Walberg, Timothy C. Reynolds, Brian A. Ellingwood, Kai Yenkai Jair, Anthony J. Pantages
  • Kinematic asset management
    Patent number: 9129248
    Abstract: A system for managing kinematic assets is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises an electronic identification device associated with an asset. The system further comprises a container comprising a reader disposed within the container for receiving a unique identification of the identification device. The container further comprises a reader node for maintaining an inventory record comprising the asset and for generating a report when the asset is not detected by said reader. The report further comprises a location of the container when said report is generated. The system further comprises a kinematic asset management platform comprising an asset registry for storing data conveyed by the report and a reports engine for generating a second report conveying the location of said container when the report is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Trimble Navigation Limited
    Inventors: James C. Reynolds, Gary Dennis, Prakash Iyer
  • Clip applier and methods of use
    Patent number: 9050068
    Abstract: An apparatus for placement into an opening formed in a wall of a body lumen to deploy a closure element. The apparatus comprising a housing having a handle portion formed at a distal end, the handle portion configured to be engaged by a user when advancing the housing to deploy the closure element. A locator assembly and a carrier assembly are at least partially received in the housing. The locator assembly can have one or more expansion members that can selectably contact the wall of the body lumen and a proximal end configured to cooperate with a portion of a locator control system operable to expand the one or more expansion members. A triggering system cooperates with the locator assembly and is moveable toward the one or more expansion members of the locator assembly upon the locator control system being operated to expand the one or more expansion members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Erik K. Walberg, Timothy C. Reynolds, Brian A. Ellingwood, Kai Yenkai Jair, Anthony J. Pantages
  • Autonomous Toy Capable of Tracking and Interacting With a Source
    Publication number: 20150147936
    Abstract: A mechanized, movable toy with the ability to interact with and explore its environment, while performing actions and creating noises at specific intervals. The toy has at least two receivers and a control unit capable of detecting wireless signals from a source and capable of reacting to move towards the source of the wireless signals. Once the toy enters within an area of the source, the toy performs a new action. The source may be a stationary device, handheld device, movable device, or another mobile toy. The toy may contain switches thereupon to switch the toy on or off. The receivers may be arranged in and around the toy to detect the wireless signals from one side of the toy or another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: CEPIA LLC
    Inventors: James Russell Hornsby, Joseph L. McGowan, Michael C. Reynolds
  • LANE CHANGE MONITORING
    Publication number: 20150134243
    Abstract: A method for detecting a lane change by a moving vehicle is disclosed. In one embodiment, it is detected that a first heading of a moving vehicle has met a parameter defining a stable heading. It is then detected that a second heading of the moving vehicle has subsequently met a parameter defining an unstable heading. It is then detected that a third heading of the moving vehicle has subsequently met a parameter defining a stable heading within a pre-determined time parameter and that the third heading equals the first heading within a pre-defined margin. An indication is then generated that the moving vehicle has performed a lane change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: James C. REYNOLDS
  • LED lamp
    Patent number: D747012
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Cree, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald H. Negley, Matthew C. Reynolds, Curt Progl