Patents by Inventor Christopher Rhode
Christopher Rhode 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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Patent number: 11754473Abstract: An automated tissue section slicing, staining, and imaging system sequentially adheres tissue sections to a continuous substrate such that the staining, imaging, and interpretation of the tissue sections are readily carried out at high speed under machine control.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Strateos, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Rhodes, Cody Daniel, Joey Springer, Kristy Parker
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Patent number: 11596648Abstract: This invention relates generally to an emollient topical composition of matter that contains molecular iodine with a reduced effective vapor pressure. In specific embodiments, the composition reduces the loss of molecular iodine to the atmosphere under storage conditions after application to mammalian tissue.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2017Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: I2PURE CORP.Inventors: Jack Kessler, David C. Litzinger, Christopher Rhodes, Andrew M. Cerro
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Publication number: 20220362773Abstract: Device and method for handling biological specimens. For example, the device includes a base and a substrate. The substrate includes a first surface disposed on the base and a second surface configured to support a biological specimen. A compressive element is disposed on the second surface of the substrate and surrounds the biological specimen. The compressive element includes an opening opposite the second surface of the substrate on which the compressive element is placed. The opening is configured to form a well that allows one or more reagents to be introduced into the well for chemically processing the biological specimen. The compressive element and the base cooperate to secure the compressive element to the substrate to form a seal which is configured to retain the one or more reagents in the well.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Christopher Rhodes, Gregory DeFoe, Corey Monteith, Joseph Springer, Kristy Parker
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Patent number: 11030758Abstract: An automated tissue section slicing, staining, and imaging system efficiently registers full-resolution tissue section images by applying scaled transformation matrices computed to register downsampled tissue section images to the full-resolution tissue section images.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Strateos, Inc.Inventor: Christopher Rhodes
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Publication number: 20200041387Abstract: An automated tissue section slicing, staining, and imaging system sequentially adheres tissue sections to a continuous substrate such that the staining, imaging, and interpretation of the tissue sections are readily carried out at high speed under machine control.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Christopher Rhodes, Cody Daniel, Joey Springer, Kristy Parker
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Publication number: 20200015609Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a beverage container which includes a plurality of interconnecting segments. In a specific embodiment, a plurality of stainless steel segments may be threadedly connected to form a drinking glass having a customizable exterior graphic design. The graphic design may be altered by swapping out one or more segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2018Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventor: Christopher Rhodes
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Patent number: 10345563Abstract: The system captures and concentrates sunlight for transmission to interior spaces or to a PV system. A solar collector uses arrayed refractive lenses, opposing concave focusing mirrors, and a movable coupling sheet forming part of a lightguide. The lenses and mirrors have an asymmetric shape, such as having aspect ratios of 3:4 or 1:2, so as to have an asymmetric aperture to better receive light at the different ranges of angles of the sun's rays over the course of a year. The long axis of the apertures is generally oriented in an East-West. The movable sheet contains small angled mirrors, and the sheet is translated to position the angled mirrors at the focal points of the sunlight for maximum deflection of the sunlight to an output of the collection system. A position sensor provides feedback regarding the position of the angled mirrors relative to the focal points.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2018Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Glint Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Peter Kozodoy, Christopher Gladden, Michael Pavilonis, Christopher Rhodes, Victor Chub
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Patent number: 10304983Abstract: The system captures and concentrates sunlight for transmission to interior spaces or to a PV system. A solar collector uses arrayed refractive lenses and opposing concave focusing mirrors and a movable coupling sheet forming part of a lightguide. The transparent sheet contains small angled mirrors, where each angled mirror corresponds to a particular set of the lenses/focusing mirrors and is in the focal plane. The lightguide also includes a fluid surrounding the transparent sheet, and lower index cladding layers sandwich the fluid. The sheet is translated within the fluid by an actuator to position the angled mirrors at the focal points of the sunlight for maximum deflection of the sunlight to an edge of the lightguide for extraction to a light transmission system or to a PV system. A position sensor on the sheet provides feedback regarding the position of the angled mirrors relative to the focal points.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2016Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Glint Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Peter Kozodoy, Christopher Gladden, Michael Pavilonis, Christopher Rhodes
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Publication number: 20180164561Abstract: The system captures and concentrates sunlight for transmission to interior spaces or to a PV system. A solar collector uses arrayed refractive lenses, opposing concave focusing mirrors, and a movable coupling sheet forming part of a lightguide. The lenses and mirrors have an asymmetric shape, such as having aspect ratios of 3:4 or 1:2, so as to have an asymmetric aperture to better receive light at the different ranges of angles of the sun's rays over the course of a year. The long axis of the apertures is generally oriented in an East-West. The movable sheet contains small angled mirrors, and the sheet is translated to position the angled mirrors at the focal points of the sunlight for maximum deflection of the sunlight to an output of the collection system. A position sensor provides feedback regarding the position of the angled mirrors relative to the focal points.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2018Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Peter Kozodoy, Christopher Gladden, Michael Pavilonis, Christopher Rhodes, Victor Chub
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Publication number: 20170115473Abstract: The system captures and concentrates sunlight for transmission to interior spaces or to a PV system. A solar collector uses arrayed refractive lenses and opposing concave focusing mirrors and a movable coupling sheet forming part of a lightguide. The transparent sheet contains small angled mirrors, where each angled mirror corresponds to a particular set of the lenses/focusing mirrors and is in the focal plane. The lightguide also includes a fluid surrounding the transparent sheet, and lower index cladding layers sandwich the fluid. The sheet is translated within the fluid by an actuator to position the angled mirrors at the focal points of the sunlight for maximum deflection of the sunlight to an edge of the lightguide for extraction to a light transmission system or to a PV system. A position sensor on the sheet provides feedback regarding the position of the angled mirrors relative to the focal points.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2016Publication date: April 27, 2017Inventors: Peter Kozodoy, Christopher Gladden, Michael Pavilonis, Christopher Rhodes
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Publication number: 20090291886Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for enhancing the transmucosal absorption of bioactive peptides and proteins. More particularly, the invention provides compositions for enhancing the transmucosal absorption of bioactive peptides and proteins, such as exendin-4, PYY, PYY3-36, and GLP-1 and their analogs and derivatives, wherein the compositions comprise an absorption enhancing mixture of a cationic polyamino acid and a buffer that is compatible with the polyamino acid. Also provided are methods for enhancing the transmucosal absorption and bioavailability of bioactive peptides and proteins using such compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2008Publication date: November 26, 2009Applicant: Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: John Ong, Robert Jennings, Christopher Rhodes, Gregg Stetsko
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Publication number: 20090083154Abstract: A method and system automatically generate entries for a campaign message flow. The method comprises, responsive to a customer request, initiating a campaign, wherein the campaign includes interacting with subscribers via messages. The method comprises receiving customer-inputted parameters defining the campaign. The method comprises automatically generating campaign message flow entries, wherein each campaign message flow entry corresponds to an interaction between a server and a subscriber. The method comprises displaying the campaign message flow entries to the customer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventors: Matthew SILK, Craig Stoe, Britton Michael Holland, Christopher Rhodes
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Publication number: 20090069226Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for enhancing the transmucosal absorption of bioactive peptides and proteins. More particularly, the invention provides compositions for enhancing the transmucosal absorption of bioactive peptides and proteins, such as exendin-4, PYY, PYY3-36, and GLP-1 and their analogs and derivatives, wherein the compositions comprise an absorption enhancing mixture of a cationic polyamino acid, at least one additional absorption enhancing agent, and a buffer that is compatible with the polyamino acid. Also provided are methods for enhancing the transmucosal absorption and bioavailability of bioactive peptides and proteins using such compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2005Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: John Ong, Robert Jennings, Christopher Rhodes, Gregg Stetsko
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Patent number: 7267355Abstract: A hitch assembly that includes an anti-rotation mechanism. The hitch assembly generally includes a hitch ball, a ball mount, and a fastener. The invention is directed to a mechanism for preventing rotation of either the hitch ball or the fastener relative to the ball mount. The anti-rotation mechanism of the present invention provides an engagement means for interlocking sections of the hitch ball or fastener with the ball mount, thereby blocking rotation of the hitch ball or fastener relative to the ball mount.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2004Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Assignee: Master Lock Company LLCInventors: Christopher Irgens, Frank Scott, John Zapushek, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Van Handel, Craig Kottke, Christopher Rhode
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Publication number: 20050215475Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for enhancing the transmucosal absorption of bioactive peptides and proteins. More particularly, the invention provides compositions for enhancing the transmucosal absorption of bioactive peptides and proteins, such as exendin-4, PYY, PYY3-36, and GLP-1 and their analogs and derivatives, wherein the compositions comprise an absorption enhancing mixture of a cationic polyamino acid, at least one additional absorption enhancing agent, and a buffer that is compatible with the polyamino acid. Also provided are methods for enhancing the transmucosal absorption and bioavailability of bioactive peptides and proteins using such compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2005Publication date: September 29, 2005Inventors: John Ong, Robert Jennings, Christopher Rhodes, Gregg Stetsko
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Publication number: 20050042280Abstract: The present invention is directed to aqueous based formulations of water-soluble prodrugs of propofol. The formulations comprise in aqueous medium an effective amount of the water-soluble prodrug of propofol and an effective amount of an antioxidant. In one embodiment, the formulation also contains a tonicity modifier. The formulations are particularly useful as intravenous injections. The formulations preferably are buffered to a pH suitable for minimizing degradation of the prodrug during storage. Advantageously, the formulations can be prepared without the use of harmful co-solvents or surfactants, and are stable at room temperature over extended periods of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2002Publication date: February 24, 2005Inventors: Tracey Rogers, Jeffrey Williamson, Christopher Rhodes
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Publication number: 20030102714Abstract: A system for selectively limiting the speed of a vehicle, wherein said system includes a sensor device (14) located on the vehicle, the sensor (14) being directed away from the vehicle so as to detect a structure nearby the vehicle, and a controller (12) which, in response to the sensor (14) detecting the structure imposes a predetermined speed limit on the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2002Publication date: June 5, 2003Inventors: Christopher Rhodes, Richard Andrew Myrtle
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Patent number: 4452369Abstract: A holder for an insulated container of beverage. The holder has a base and a handle extending up from the base at the periphery of the base. The insulator and container are secured on the base by inserting the insulator into a vertical opening in the handle of the holder.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1982Date of Patent: June 5, 1984Inventor: Christopher Rhodes
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Patent number: 4152212Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a process for the preparation of very pure and highly active glucuronoglycosaminoglycan hyaluronate lyase by means of a special chromatographic process.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1976Date of Patent: May 1, 1979Assignee: Biorex Laboratories LimitedInventors: Derek J. Pope, Christopher Rhodes, Steven D. Gorham