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).

  • Patent number: 11754473
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Strateos, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Rhodes, Cody Daniel, Joey Springer, Kristy Parker
  • Patent number: 11596648
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: I2PURE CORP.
    Inventors: Jack Kessler, David C. Litzinger, Christopher Rhodes, Andrew M. Cerro
  • Publication number: 20220362773
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher Rhodes, Gregory DeFoe, Corey Monteith, Joseph Springer, Kristy Parker
  • Patent number: 11030758
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Strateos, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Rhodes
  • Publication number: 20200041387
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Rhodes, Cody Daniel, Joey Springer, Kristy Parker
  • Publication number: 20200015609
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventor: Christopher Rhodes
  • Patent number: 10345563
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Glint Photonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Kozodoy, Christopher Gladden, Michael Pavilonis, Christopher Rhodes, Victor Chub
  • Patent number: 10304983
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Glint Photonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Kozodoy, Christopher Gladden, Michael Pavilonis, Christopher Rhodes
  • Publication number: 20180164561
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Peter Kozodoy, Christopher Gladden, Michael Pavilonis, Christopher Rhodes, Victor Chub
  • Publication number: 20170115473
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Peter Kozodoy, Christopher Gladden, Michael Pavilonis, Christopher Rhodes
  • Publication number: 20090291886
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: John Ong, Robert Jennings, Christopher Rhodes, Gregg Stetsko
  • Publication number: 20090083154
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Matthew SILK, Craig Stoe, Britton Michael Holland, Christopher Rhodes
  • Publication number: 20090069226
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2005
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: John Ong, Robert Jennings, Christopher Rhodes, Gregg Stetsko
  • Patent number: 7267355
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Master Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Irgens, Frank Scott, John Zapushek, Rolf Hohmann, Mark Van Handel, Craig Kottke, Christopher Rhode
  • Publication number: 20050215475
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: John Ong, Robert Jennings, Christopher Rhodes, Gregg Stetsko
  • Publication number: 20050042280
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2002
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: Tracey Rogers, Jeffrey Williamson, Christopher Rhodes
  • Publication number: 20030102714
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Christopher Rhodes, Richard Andrew Myrtle
  • Patent number: 4452369
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1984
    Inventor: Christopher Rhodes
  • Patent number: 4152212
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1979
    Assignee: Biorex Laboratories Limited
    Inventors: Derek J. Pope, Christopher Rhodes, Steven D. Gorham