Patents by Inventor Chris Foster

Chris Foster 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: 20230385971
    Abstract: A system and method are herein disclosed. The system comprising: a processor and a memory. The memory comprising a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing executable instructions that when executed by the processor causes the processor to: receive an encounter identifier from an officer using an officer device; determine a driver account based on the encounter identifier; send, to a driver device, a signal indicative of an encounter, a request for one or more context information, and an officer profile for the officer using the officer device; receive, from a driver using the driver device, a driver response wherein the driver response includes the one or more context information and a request to release a driver profile having private driver information to the officer using the officer device; and transmit, to the officer device, at least a portion of the context information and the driver profile associated with the driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Curt Foster, Chris FOSTER, James FOSTER
  • Patent number: 11442038
    Abstract: The invention is an improved multiplex capillary electrophoresis instrument or module with at least four and preferably six user-accessible vertically stacked drawers. An x-z stage moves samples from the user accessible drawers to the capillary array for analysis. An additional mechanical stage moves the array from side-to-side. The x-z stage, coupled with the additional array stage allows the system to sample all wells of a 384 well plate with a 96-capillary array. A computer program allows users to add capillary electrophoresis jobs to a queue corresponding to the analysis of rows or plates of samples without stopping or interrupting runs in progress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce R. Boeke, Martin Chris Foster, Thomas J. Kurt, Scott Stueckradt, Steven J. Lasky
  • Patent number: 11340191
    Abstract: A capillary electrophoresis system includes a capillary reservoir. The capillary reservoir includes a capillary tip flow chamber configured to receive respective capillary tips and to conduct fluid past the capillary tips, and an electrode flow chamber in which an electrode is disposed and configured to conduct fluid past the electrode, the electrode flow chamber being separate from and in fluid communication with the capillary tip flow chamber. An ultraviolet (UV) light absorbance-based multiplexed capillary electrophoresis system includes a first enclosure and a second enclosure. The first enclosure covers a UV light source, and includes a slit. The second enclosure covers the first enclosure, a collimating lens, and a capillary window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Stebniski, Bruce R. Boeke, Martin Chris Foster, Scott Stueckradt, Thomas J. Kurt
  • Publication number: 20220155256
    Abstract: A capillary electrophoresis system includes a capillary reservoir. The capillary reservoir includes a capillary tip flow chamber configured to receive respective capillary tips and to conduct fluid past the capillary tips, and an electrode flow chamber in which an electrode is disposed and configured to conduct fluid past the electrode, the electrode flow chamber being separate from and in fluid communication with the capillary tip flow chamber. An ultraviolet (UV) light absorbance-based multiplexed capillary electrophoresis system includes a first enclosure and a second enclosure. The first enclosure covers a UV light source, and includes a slit. The second enclosure covers the first enclosure, a collimating lens, and a capillary window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Stebniski, Bruce Richard Boeke, Martin Chris Foster, Scott Stueckradt, Thomas J. Kurt
  • Patent number: 11016057
    Abstract: The invention is a multiplex, pulsed-field capillary electrophoresis instrument with the ability to analyze DNA fragments with sizes greater than 150,000 base pairs. The parallel capillary electrophoresis system allows for the simultaneous analysis of at least 12 samples while applying a pulse or varying electric field for separation. Sequences of pulse-field electric fields are iterated to achieve accurate separation of DNA smears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark R. Ver Meer, Jolita J. Uthe, Wei Wei, Martin Chris Foster, Bruce R. Boeke
  • Publication number: 20210080428
    Abstract: The invention is an improved ultraviolet absorption-based multiplex capillary electrophoresis instrument with at least four and preferably six user-accessible vertically stacked drawers. An x-z stage moves samples from the user accessible drawers to the capillary array for analysis. A computer program allows users to add capillary electrophoresis jobs to a queue corresponding to the analysis of rows or plates of samples without stopping or interrupting runs in progress. A double-set of enclosures surrounding the light source enables collection of high-quality data. The invention also may include a capillary reservoir with separate flow channels for the capillary tips and electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Stebniski, Bruce R. Boeke, Martin Chris Foster, Scott Stueckradt, Thomas J. Kurt
  • Publication number: 20180292350
    Abstract: The invention is an improved multiplex capillary electrophoresis instrument or module with at least four and preferably six user-accessible vertically stacked drawers. An x-z stage moves samples from the user accessible drawers to the capillary array for analysis. An additional mechanical stage moves the array from side-to-side. The x-z stage, coupled with the additional array stage allows the system to sample all wells of a 384 well plate with a 96-capillary array. A computer program allows users to add capillary electrophoresis jobs to a queue corresponding to the analysis of rows or plates of samples without stopping or interrupting runs in progress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Bruce R. Boeke, Martin Chris Foster, Thomas J. Kurt, Scott Stueckradt, Steven J. Lasky
  • Publication number: 20180246056
    Abstract: The invention is a multiplex, pulsed-field capillary electrophoresis instrument with the ability to analyze DNA fragments with sizes greater than 50,000 bp, greater than 100,000 bp and even granter than 150,000 base pairs. The parallel capillary electrophoresis system allows for the simultaneous analysis of at least 12 samples while applying a pulse or varying electric field for separation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Bruce R. Boeke, Martin Chris Foster, Thomas J. Kurt, Scott Stueckradt
  • Publication number: 20180038827
    Abstract: The invention is a multiplex, pulsed-field capillary electrophoresis instrument with the ability to analyze DNA fragments with sizes greater than 150,000 base pairs. The parallel capillary electrophoresis system allows for the simultaneous analysis of at least 12 samples while applying a pulse or varying electric field for separation. Sequences of pulse-field electric fields are iterated to achieve accurate separation of DNA smears.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Mark R. Ver Meer, Jolita J. Uthe, Wei Wei, Martin Chris Foster, Bruce R. Boeke
  • Publication number: 20170370878
    Abstract: The invention is an improved ultraviolet absorption-based multiplex capillary electrophoresis instrument with at least four and preferably six user-accessible vertically stacked drawers. An x-z stage moves samples from the user accessible drawers to the capillary array for analysis. A computer program allows users to add capillary electrophoresis jobs to a queue corresponding to the analysis of rows or plates of samples without stopping or interrupting runs in progress. A double-set of enclosures surrounding the light source enables collection of high-quality data. The invention also may include a capillary reservoir with separate flow channels for the capillary tips and electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Stebniski, Bruce R. Boeke, Martin Chris Foster, Scott Stueckradt, Thomas J. Kurt
  • Publication number: 20160109474
    Abstract: The invention is an improved multiplex capillary electrophoresis instrument or module with at least four and preferably six user-accessible vertically stacked drawers. An x-z stage moves samples from the user accessible drawers to the capillary array for analysis. An additional mechanical stage moves the array from side-to-side. The x-z stage, coupled with the additional array stage allows the system to sample all wells of a 384 well plate with a 96-capillary array. A computer program allows users to add capillary electrophoresis jobs to a queue corresponding to the analysis of rows or plates of samples without stopping or interrupting runs in progress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Bruce R. Boeke, Martin Chris Foster, Thomas J. Kurt, Scott Stueckradt, Steven J. Lasky
  • Publication number: 20160109406
    Abstract: The invention is a multiplex, pulsed-field capillary electrophoresis instrument with the ability to analyze DNA fragments with sizes greater than 50,000 bp, greater than 100,000 bp and even granter than 150,000 base pairs. The parallel capillary electrophoresis system allows for the simultaneous analysis of at least 12 samples while applying a pulse or varying electric field for separation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Bruce R. Boeke, Martin Chris Foster, Thomas J. Kurt, Scott Stueckradt, Wei Wei, Michael Stebniski
  • Publication number: 20150346151
    Abstract: The invention is an improved multiplex capillary electrophoresis instrument or module with at least four and preferably six user-accessible vertically stacked drawers. An x-z stage moves samples from the user accessible drawers to the capillary array for analysis. A computer program allows users to add capillary electrophoresis jobs to a queue corresponding to the analysis of rows or plates of samples without stopping or interrupting runs in progress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Bruce R. Boeke, Martin Chris Foster, Thomas J. Kurt, Scott Stueckradt
  • Patent number: 9140666
    Abstract: The invention is an improved multiplex capillary electrophoresis instrument or module with at least four and preferably six user-accessible vertically stacked drawers. An x-z stage moves samples from the user accessible drawers to the capillary array for analysis. A computer program allows users to add capillary electrophoresis jobs to a queue corresponding to the analysis of rows or plates of samples without stopping or interrupting runs in progress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Advanced Analytical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce R. Boeke, Martin Chris Foster, Thomas J. Kurt, Scott Stueckradt
  • Patent number: 8899518
    Abstract: An engine debris guard for preventing tyre propelled debris striking an aircraft engine, the debris guard comprising a guard bar pivotably connected to an aircraft main landing gear having at least one wheel and tyre assembly, the guard bar being arranged to be movable between a first position and a second position wherein in the first position the guard bar extends laterally across the wheel and tyre assembly to intersect the possible trajectories between the wheel and tyre assembly and an engine of the aircraft of any tyre propelled debris.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations Limited
    Inventors: Chris Foster, Ching Yu Hui
  • Publication number: 20130292250
    Abstract: The invention is an improved multiplex capillary electrophoresis instrument or module with at least four and preferably six user-accessible vertically stacked drawers. An x-z stage moves samples from the user accessible drawers to the capillary array for analysis. A computer program allows users to add capillary electrophoresis jobs to a queue corresponding to the analysis of rows or plates of samples without stopping or interrupting runs in progress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: ADVANCED ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Bruce R. Boeke, Martin Chris Foster, Thomas J. Kurt, Scott Stueckradt
  • Patent number: 8439733
    Abstract: Band members use their own performance during a song to reinstate a band member who has failed during the course of the song. Once a band member has failed, options are given to other members of the band who have achieved a predetermined bonus or performance level to save the fallen band member. Once saved, the failed member returns to normal play of the song. In this manner, failure still has the consequence of removing a player from a song at least temporarily, and perhaps permanently if bandmates are unable or unwilling to save the fallen member. However, by providing the option of reinstatement, band members can prevent their friends from long stretches of inactivity following a failure. This may have the added benefit of encouraging band members to perform strongly in order to be able to save their friends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Harmonix Music Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Kay, Daniel Teasdale, Chris Foster, Dan Schmidt
  • Patent number: 8311709
    Abstract: A control system for managing the operation of a tractor PTO using input conditions occurring in a connected baler. Baler conditions such as tailgate position, crop pickup position, bale wrapper status, and driveline torque are sensed in the baler, and communicated to an implement-mounted controller whereupon control signals are initiated and communicated to a tractor-mounted controller to manage operation of the tractor's PTO. Safety may be maintained through the use of operator acknowledgements in order to prevent unexpected engagement of the PTO and a manual override capability allows an operator to suspend automated operation at any time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: CNH America LLC
    Inventors: Olivier Vanhercke, Kevin M. Smith, Chris Foster, Riccardo Morselli
  • Publication number: 20110215196
    Abstract: An engine debris guard for preventing tyre propelled debris striking an aircraft engine, the debris guard comprising a guard bar pivotably connected to an aircraft main landing gear having at least one wheel and tyre assembly, the guard bar being arranged to be movable between a first position and a second position wherein in the first position the guard bar extends laterally across the wheel and tyre assembly to intersect the possible trajectories between the wheel and tyre assembly and an engine of the aircraft of any tyre propelled debris.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Chris Foster, Ching Yu Hui
  • Publication number: 20110060507
    Abstract: A control system for managing the operation of a tractor PTO using input conditions occurring in a connected baler. Baler conditions such as tailgate position, crop pickup position, bale wrapper status, and driveline torque are sensed in the baler, and communicated to an implement-mounted controller whereupon control signals are initiated and communicated to a tractor-mounted controller to manage operation of the tractor's PTO. Safety may be maintained through the use of operator acknowledgements in order to prevent unexpected engagement of the PTO and a manual override capability allows an operator to suspend automated operation at any time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventors: OLIVIER VANHERCKE, KEVIN M. SMITH, CHRIS FOSTER, RICCARDO MORSELLI