Patents by Inventor Carol A. Fox
Carol A. Fox 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).
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Publication number: 20110059475Abstract: The invention relates to methods and kits for stabilising blood cell conjugates in blood samples for subsequent analysis. The invention particularly relates to methods and kits for use in fixing and stabilising platelet aggregates in blood samples, and methods for detecting the degree of platelet aggregation in a sample. The invention extends to kits for monitoring the efficacy of anti-thrombotic treatment regimes using platelet aggregation analysis. Two compositions with aliphatic aldehydes and a buffer are employed in a consecutive order. The second composition comprises addition a chelating agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2009Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAMInventors: Jane Alison May, Stanley Heptinstal, Susan Carol Fox
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Publication number: 20100122782Abstract: The present invention is an improved window screen assembly for automotive vehicle windows comprised of a custom-fitted covering and at least one suction cup securing mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Inventors: Michael Fox, Carol Fox
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Publication number: 20100105021Abstract: The invention provides compositions which stabilise the expression of cell surface markers. The invention further provides methods and kits comprising such compositions for use in stabilising the expression of cell surface markers. The invention is especially concerned with compositions for use in stabilising the expression of cell surface markers (such as cell activation markers) present on blood cells, such as platelets. The invention extends to methods, apparatus and kits for detecting platelet activation, and to kits for monitoring the efficacy of anti-thrombotic treatment regimes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAMInventors: Jane Alison May, Stanley Heptinstall, Susna Carol Fox
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Patent number: 6251554Abstract: A carrier comprised of a core and thereover a polymer generated from (1) a polymer containing amine groups, and (2) a second polymer containing sulfonic functional groups.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2000Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Thomas R. Hoffend, Robert D. Bayley, Carol A. Fox, John G. VanDusen, Scott M. Silence, K. Derek Henderson
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Patent number: 6132917Abstract: A carrier comprised of a core and thereover a polymer generated from a blend of a polymer containing amine groups and a second polymer containing carboxylic acid functional groups.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2000Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Thomas R. Hoffend, Robert D. Bayley, Carol A. Fox, John G. VanDusen, Scott M. Silence, K. Derek Henderson
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Patent number: 6124071Abstract: A toner comprised of polymer and titanium oxide dihydroxide of the formula --O--Ti(OH).sub.2 wherein Ti is titanium.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1999Date of Patent: September 26, 2000Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Pinyen Lin, Carol A. Fox, Roger N. Ciccarelli
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Patent number: 6051353Abstract: A carrier comprised of a core and thereover a polymer generated from the reaction of a component containing amine groups and a component containing epoxy groups.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 1999Date of Patent: April 18, 2000Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Thomas R. Hoffend, Robert D. Bayley, Carol A. Fox, John G. VanDusen, Scott M. Silence, K. Derek Henderson, Charles H. Honeyman, Paula J. MacLeod, Paul F. Smith, Thomas E. Enright
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Patent number: 6042981Abstract: A composition comprised of a core and thereover a polymer of (1) polystyrene/alkyl methacrylate/dialkylaminoethyl methacrylate, (2) polystyrene/alkyl methacrylate/alkyl hydrogen aminoethyl methacrylate, (3) polystyrene/alkyl acrylate/dialkylaminoethyl methacrylate, or (4) polystyrene/alkyl acrylate/alkyl hydrogen aminoethyl methacrylate.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1998Date of Patent: March 28, 2000Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Angelo J. Barbetta, Robert D. Bayley, Carol A. Fox, Thomas R. Hoffend, Scott M. Silence, K. Derek Henderson, John G. VanDusen
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Patent number: 6010812Abstract: A carrier comprised of a core and a polymer coating of (1) styrene/monoalkylaminoalkyl methacrylate or (2) styrene/dialkylaminoalkyl methacrylate.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1998Date of Patent: January 4, 2000Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Angelo J. Barbetta, Robert D. Bayley, Thomas R. Hoffend, Scott M. Silence, K. Derek Henderson, Carol A. Fox, John G. VanDusen
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Patent number: 6004712Abstract: A carrier comprised of a core and thereover a polymer of (1) methylmethacrylate and a monoalkyl aminoalkyl methacrylate, or (2) a polymer of methylmethacrylate and dialkylaminoalkyl methacrylate.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1998Date of Patent: December 21, 1999Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Angelo J. Barbetta, Robert D. Bayley, Carol A. Fox, Thomas R. Hoffend, John G. VanDusen, Scott M. Silence, K. Derek Henderson
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Patent number: 5948583Abstract: A toner including a mixture of first toner with high molecular weight wax, and second toner with a low molecular weight wax.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 1998Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Inventors: Scott M. Silence, Samir Kumar, Carol A. Fox
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Patent number: 5945244Abstract: A carrier comprised of a core and thereover a polymer of styrene, an olefin and a dialkylaminoalkyl methacrylate.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1998Date of Patent: August 31, 1999Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Angelo J. Barbetta, Robert D. Bayley, Carol A. Fox, Thomas R. Hoffend, Scott M. Silence, K. Derek Henderson
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Patent number: 5935750Abstract: A carrier comprised of a core and a polymer coating containing a quaternary ammonium salt functionality.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1998Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Angelo J. Barbetta, Robert D. Bayley, Carol A. Fox, Thomas R. Hoffend, Scott M. Silence, K. Derek Henderson, Paula J. MacLeod, Charles H. Honeyman, Thomas E. Enright
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Patent number: 5918039Abstract: A video display terminal capable of operating with a graphical user interface such as Windows.RTM. provides windowing functionality to permit use of popular applications programs resident on a server, without requiring more than application data to be transmitted from the server, and keyboard and mouse information to be transmitted from the terminal to the server. In addition, a method for updating terminal operating characteristics over a communications link from a host is disclosed. Finally, method and apparatus are disclosed for implementing multiple personalities within a terminal and switching among such personalities.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1995Date of Patent: June 29, 1999Assignee: Wyse Technology, Inc.Inventors: Randy Buswell, Carol A. Fox, Bill Gay, Sui M. Lam, Curtis Schwebke, Yih-Shyoun Wey
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Patent number: 5866290Abstract: A toner composition comprised of a polyester resin with hydrophobic end groups, colorant, optional wax, optional charge additive, and optional surface additives.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 1997Date of Patent: February 2, 1999Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Guerino G. Sacripante, Robert D. Bayley, Carol A. Fox, Thomas R. Hoffend, Bernard Grushkin
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Patent number: 5698422Abstract: A toner composition comprised of a polyester resin with hydrophobic end groups, pigment, optional wax, optional charge additive, and optional surface additives.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 1995Date of Patent: December 16, 1997Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Guerino G. Sacripante, Robert D. Bayley, Carol A. Fox, Thomas R. Hoffend, Bernard Grushkin
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Patent number: 5548059Abstract: Unsaturated linear polymers have repeating units of a reaction product of a first monomer, a second monomer, a third monomer and optionally a fourth monomer. The linear polymers have a glass transition temperature ranging from about 52.degree. C. to about 61.degree. C. The first monomer should have a weight average molecular weight less than 200. The second monomer may be a dicarboxylic acid or diester which is different than the third monomer. A concentration of second residues of the polymer, derived from the second monomer, ranges from about 3 wt. % to about 15 wt. %, based on the total weight of the polymer. The third monomer is an aromatic dicarboxylic acid or an ester thereof. In the polymer, a concentration of third residues, derived from the third monomer, ranges from about 40 wt. % to about 55 wt. %, based on the total weight of the polymer. The fourth monomer is a diol having a higher molecular weight than the first monomer.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 1995Date of Patent: August 20, 1996Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Robert D. Bayley, Carol A. Fox, Thomas R. Hoffend, Hadi K. Mahabadi, Enno E. Agur, Guerino Sacripante, Michael S. Hawkins
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Patent number: 5518850Abstract: A low fix temperature toner having improved blocking performance comprises colorant and toner resin. The toner resin comprises the reaction product of (1) a diacid, diester or anhydride, (2) a diol and (3) a vinyl monomer compound having separate polyester and vinyl polymer domains with separate T.sub.g 's.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1994Date of Patent: May 21, 1996Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Robert D. Bayley, Carol A. Fox, Thomas R. Hoffend, James R. Paxson, Robert A. Nelson
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Patent number: 5486444Abstract: A process for the preparation of a crosslinked polyester which comprises the reaction of a diol or a mixture of diols and a diacid, a mixture of diacids or their diesters and a polyhydric alcohol monomer to provide a polyhydroxy functional polyester resin precursor, and subsequently reacting said polyhydroxy functional polyester precursor resin with a dianhydride or diepoxy functional crosslinking component.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 1994Date of Patent: January 23, 1996Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Robert D. Bayley, Carol A. Fox, Thomas R. Hoffend, James R. Paxson, Bernard Grushkin
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Patent number: 5436103Abstract: Modified unsaturated linear polymers have at least a first residue, a second residue and an acid residue. The first, second and acid residues correspond to a first, second and acid monomers used to prepare the polymers. The first monomer may be a diacid, anhydride, diacid ester or mixture thereof. The second monomer may be a diol or glycol. The acid monomer may be an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, different than the first monomer. The first residue is present in a concentration not less than about 7.5 mole % and the acid residue is present in a concentration ranging between 2.5 mole % and 12.5 mole %, based on the total mole monomer ratio of the polymer. The polymers have a glass transition temperature ranging from about 54.degree. C. to about 64.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 1993Date of Patent: July 25, 1995Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Robert D. Bayley, Carol A. Fox, Thomas R. Hoffend, James R. Paxson