Patents by Inventor Daniel Boss
Daniel Boss 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: 20230380958Abstract: An example method for cutting a plurality of lenticules from a donor cornea includes receiving a donor cornea, cutting a first layer of a first set of lenticules from the donor cornea, and cutting a second layer of a second set of lenticules from the donor cornea. The lenticules are cut according to a pattern that to maximizes the number of lenticules, thereby maximizing the number of implants from the single donor cornea. An example implant handling device includes a body. The body includes a flattened end configured to receive a corneal implant and keep the corneal implant from rolling or folding. The flattened end has a width and a height, the width being greater than the height. The body includes a slit opening to the flattened end, the slit opening configured to allow the corneal implant to pass into the flattened end.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: David Muller, Michael Mrochen, Siran Wang, Zhiyi Yuan, Sara Correia, Daniel Boss
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Patent number: 11559390Abstract: An example method for cutting a plurality of lenticules from a donor cornea includes receiving a donor cornea, cutting a first layer of a first set of lenticules from the donor cornea, and cutting a second layer of a second set of lenticules from the donor cornea. The lenticules are cut according to a pattern that to maximizes the number of lenticules, thereby maximizing the number of implants from the single donor cornea. An example implant handling device includes a body. The body includes a flattened end configured to receive a corneal implant and keep the corneal implant from rolling or folding. The flattened end has a width and a height, the width being greater than the height. The body includes a slit opening to the flattened end, the slit opening configured to allow the corneal implant to pass into the flattened end.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Allotex, Inc.Inventors: David Muller, Michael Mrochen, Siran Wang, Zhiyi Yuan, Sara Correia, Daniel Boss
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Publication number: 20200253720Abstract: An example method for cutting a plurality of lenticules from a donor cornea includes receiving a donor cornea, cutting a first layer of a first set of lenticules from the donor cornea, and cutting a second layer of a second set of lenticules from the donor cornea. The lenticules are cut according to a pattern that to maximizes the number of lenticules, thereby maximizing the number of implants from the single donor cornea. An example implant handling device includes a body. The body includes a flattened end configured to receive a corneal implant and keep the corneal implant from rolling or folding. The flattened end has a width and a height, the width being greater than the height. The body includes a slit opening to the flattened end, the slit opening configured to allow the corneal implant to pass into the flattened end.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: David Muller, Michael Mrochen, Siran Wang, Zhiyi Yuan, Sara Correia, Daniel Boss
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Publication number: 20200113430Abstract: An apparatus for motion compensated modelling of a parameter of an eye, comprising: a first measuring means for measuring a plurality of position parameters of the eye with respect to an optical reference coordinate system of the apparatus; a second measuring means for measuring an interference signal at a plurality of optical reference coordinates, wherein the measurement of the plurality of position parameters and measurement of the interference signal are time synchronised; means for correcting the interference signal to account for a displacements of a parameter of the plurality of position parameters; and means for modelling the eye parameter based at least in part on the corrected interference signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Daniel Boss, Michael Mrochen, Andrew Nolan, Pav Zakharov
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Patent number: 10568501Abstract: An apparatus for motion compensated modelling of a parameter of an eye, comprising: a first measuring means for measuring a plurality of position parameters of the eye with respect to an optical reference coordinate system of the apparatus; a second measuring means for measuring an interference signal at a plurality of optical reference coordinates, wherein the measurement of the plurality of position parameters and measurement of the interference signal are time synchronised; means for correcting the interference signal to account for a displacements of a parameter of the plurality of position parameters; and means for modelling the eye parameter based at least in part on the corrected interference signal.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Daniel Boss, Michael Mrochen, Andrew Nolan, Pav Zakharov
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Publication number: 20180310819Abstract: An apparatus for motion compensated modelling of a parameter of an eye, comprising: a first measuring means for measuring a plurality of position parameters of the eye with respect to an optical reference coordinate system of the apparatus; a second measuring means for measuring an interference signal at a plurality of optical reference coordinates, wherein the measurement of the plurality of position parameters and measurement of the interference signal are time synchronised; means for correcting the interference signal to account for a displacements of a parameter of the plurality of position parameters; and means for modelling the eye parameter based at least in part on the corrected interference signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Daniel Boss, Michael Mrochen, Andrew Nolan, Pav Zakharov
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Patent number: 10016125Abstract: An apparatus for motion compensated modelling of a parameter of an eye, comprising: a first measuring means for measuring a plurality of position parameters of the eye with respect to an optical reference coordinate system of the apparatus; a second measuring means for measuring an interference signal at a plurality of optical reference coordinates, wherein the measurement of the plurality of position parameters and measurement of the interference signal are time synchronized; means for correcting the interference signal to account for a displacements of a parameter of the plurality of position parameters; and means for modelling the eye parameter based at least in part on the corrected interference signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Daniel Boss, Michael Mrochen, Andrew Nolan, Pav Zakharov
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Publication number: 20180125355Abstract: A device for performing ophthalmic measurements on an eye is presented. The device comprises a plurality of first light sources each configured to emit light towards a cornea of the eye and a plurality of first optical detectors each configured to generate a two-dimensional image of a plurality of light spots each resulting from light emitted by one of the plurality of first light sources and reflected by the cornea towards the corresponding first optical detector. The device further comprises a controller configured to determine topographic features of the cornea and a position of the eye with respect to the device by performing raytracing on a modelled optical configuration and by comparing results of the raytracing with positions of the plurality of first light sources and/or with positions of the light spots in the two-dimensional images. Further, a method for performing ophthalmic measurements on an eye is presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Michael MROCHEN, Daniel BOSS
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Patent number: 9556383Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for oxidizing asphalt which comprises dispersing an oxygen containing gas throughout an asphalt flux in an oxidation zone while the asphalt flux is maintained at a temperature which is within the range of about 400° F. to 550° F., wherein the oxygen containing gas is introduced into the oxidation zone through a recycle loop. The recycle loop pumps asphalt flux from the oxidation zone and reintroduces the asphalt flux into the oxidation zone as oxygen enhanced asphalt flux. The recycle loop will typically include a pump which pulls the asphalt flux from the oxidation zone and which pumps the oxygen enhanced asphalt flux into the oxidation zone, and wherein the oxygen containing gas is injected into the recycle loop at a point before the asphalt flux enters into the pump.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Building Materials Investment CorporationInventors: Nicholas Soto, Dale Kelley, Paul Richardson, Daniel Boss
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Publication number: 20160302659Abstract: An apparatus for motion compensated modelling of a parameter of an eye, comprising: a first measuring means for measuring a plurality of position parameters of the eye with respect to an optical reference coordinate system of the apparatus; a second measuring means for measuring an interference signal at a plurality of optical reference coordinates, wherein the measurement of the plurality of position parameters and measurement of the interference signal are time synchronised; means for correcting the interference signal to account for a displacements of a parameter of the plurality of position parameters; and means for modelling the eye parameter based at least in part on the corrected interference signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Daniel Boss, Michael Mrochen, Andrew Nolan, Pav Zakharov
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Patent number: 9371450Abstract: A finished flake for a roofing material including a metal flake substrate having an emissivity value up to approximately 0.25 and a reflectivity value up to approximately 0.95. A first coating is provided having unpigmented sodium silicate disposed on the substrate, wherein the first coating increases the emissivity value of the substrate and decreases the reflectivity value of the substrate. A second coating is provided having sodium silicate loaded with reflective pigments non-uniformly disposed about the first coating, wherein the finished flake has an emissivity value in excess of approximately 0.75 and a reflectivity value ranging from approximately 0.4 to approximately 0.5.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: BUILDING MATERIALS INVESTMENT CORPORATIONInventors: Paul G. Wilson, Jacob S. Zhanel, Sudhir Railkar, Daniel Boss, Matti Kiik
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Publication number: 20160079023Abstract: An electrically conductive element, including an insulator and a first conductor, is provided, which can be affixed to a second conductor consisting of conductive structural element, wherein the insulator is positioned between the first and second conductors to electrically isolate them. A power supply may be connected between the first and second conductors to provide power thereto, and an electrical device may be connected across the first and second conductors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Daniel Boss, Scott Qualls, David Mcdonald, Terrance Z. Kaiserman, Keith J. Margolin, Michael Wassief, Liang Chai
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Patent number: 9208924Abstract: An electrically conductive element, including an insulator and a first conductor, is provided, which can be affixed to a second conductor consisting of conductive structural element, wherein the insulator is positioned between the first and second conductors to electrically isolate them. A power supply may be connected between the first and second conductors to provide power thereto, and an electrical device may be connected across the first and second conductors.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2009Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: T+ink, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Boss, Scott Qualls, David McDonald, Terrance Z. Kaiserman, Keith J. Margolin, Michael Wassief, Liang Chai
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Patent number: 9103122Abstract: The present disclosure relates, in some embodiments, to TPO roofing apparatus, systems, and methods. For example, a method may include applying profiles to a substrate before applying a TPO membrane to the substrate. For example, an installation method may comprise, in some embodiments, laying out the spacing for one or more roof profiles on a substrate (e.g., a roof deck), attaching the one or more profiles to the substrate, applying a membrane (e.g., a self-adhesive TPO membrane) to the substrate between the profiles, and/or sealing the edges of the membrane to the profiles.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: BUILDING MATERIALS INVESTMENT CORPORATIONInventor: Daniel Boss
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Publication number: 20150197639Abstract: A finished flake for a roofing material including a metal flake substrate having an emissivity value up to approximately 0.25 and a reflectivity value up to approximately 0.95. A first coating is provided having unpigmented sodium silicate disposed on the substrate, wherein the first coating increases the emissivity value of the substrate and decreases the reflectivity value of the substrate. A second coating is provided having sodium silicate loaded with reflective pigments non-uniformly disposed about the first coating, wherein the finished flake has an emissivity value in excess of approximately 0.75 and a reflectivity value ranging from approximately 0.4 to approximately 0.5.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicant: Building Materials Investment CorporationInventors: Paul G. WILSON, Jacob S. Zhanel, Sudhir Railkar, Daniel Boss, Matti Kiik
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Publication number: 20140260035Abstract: The present disclosure relates, in some embodiments, to TPO roofing apparatus, systems, and methods. For example, a method may include applying profiles to a substrate before applying a TPO membrane to the substrate. For example, an installation method may comprise, in some embodiments, laying out the spacing for one or more roof profiles on a substrate (e.g., a roof deck), attaching the one or more profiles to the substrate, applying a membrane (e.g., a self-adhesive TPO membrane) to the substrate between the profiles, and/or sealing the edges of the membrane to the profiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: BUILDING MATERIALS INVESTMENT CORPORATIONInventor: Daniel Boss
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Publication number: 20140262935Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for oxidizing asphalt which comprises dispersing an oxygen containing gas throughout an asphalt flux in an oxidation zone while the asphalt flux is maintained at a temperature which is within the range of about 400° F. to 550° F., wherein the oxygen containing gas is introduced into the oxidation zone through a recycle loop. The recycle loop pumps asphalt flux from the oxidation zone and reintroduces the asphalt flux into the oxidation zone as oxygen enhanced asphalt flux. The recycle loop will typically include a pump which pulls the asphalt flux from the oxidation zone and which pumps the oxygen enhanced asphalt flux into the oxidation zone, and wherein the oxygen containing gas is injected into the recycle loop at a point before the asphalt flux enters into the pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: BUILDING MATERIALS INVESTMENT CORPORATIONInventors: Nicholas Soto, Dale Kelley, Paul Richardson, Daniel Boss
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Patent number: D911490Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Building Materials Investment CorporationInventors: Norman M. Chin, Lingtao Yu, Linlin Xing, Daniel Boss, Eric R. Anderson
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Patent number: D928284Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Building Materials Investment CorporationInventors: Norman M. Chin, Lingtao Yu, Linlin Xing, Daniel Boss, Eric R. Anderson
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Patent number: D928285Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Building Materials Investment CorporationInventors: Norman M. Chin, Lingtao Yu, Linlin Xing, Daniel Boss, Eric R. Anderson