Patents by Inventor David A. Cummings
David A. Cummings 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: 9033923Abstract: Air-in-line sensor systems and methods of using same are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides an adapter including first and second cylindrical portions defining a fluid flow channel, the first cylindrical portion comprising two adjacent wedge-shaped protrusions. Each wedge-shaped protrusion is infrared transmittive and defines an outer surface and an inner surface. In another embodiment, an air-in-line sensor device includes a tube and an infrared reflective sensor having an infrared light emitter and an infrared light detector. The infrared light emitter and the infrared light detector are positioned at or near an adapter so that an infrared light can be transmitted to the adapter and at least a portion of the infrared light reflected off the adapter can be detected by the infrared light detector.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2011Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Adam Hartman, Paul Nguyen, David Cummings
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Publication number: 20150100475Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods of the disclosure are directed to managing payday accounts over a mobile network. The system includes at least one mobile computing device and at least one host computing device. The mobile computing device is associated with a customer and configured to retrieve customer account information from the host computing device over the network. The mobile computing device generates a customized payday product menu based on the customer account information. The customer account information indicates a status of active payday accounts for the customer or the customer's eligibility for opening new payday accounts.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: DOLLAR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.Inventors: Bruce David CUMMINGS, Nicholas Bosch, Michael Coury
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Publication number: 20150039297Abstract: A method includes, determining a target publication, identifying one or more content suggestions associated with the target publication, and causing a user to be prompted to input content. The input content satisfies at least a portion of the one or more content suggestions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Kerry Alexander Greer, Benjamin Edward Shaw, Bruce David Cummings, Richard Michael Parris, Warren Sean Raye, Thomas Alexandre da Costa
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Publication number: 20140187463Abstract: This invention relates to novel whitening agents for cellulosic substrates. The whitening agents are comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. The whitening agents are further characterized by having a dispersion component value of the Hansen Solubility Parameter of less than or equal to about 17 MPa0.5. This invention also relates to laundry care compositions including but not limited to liquid and/or powder laundry detergent formulations and rinse added fabric softening (RAFS) compositions that comprise such whitening agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Eugene Steven SADLOWSKI, Mark Robert SIVIK, Michael David CUMMINGS, Donna D'Angelo MORRALL, Kevin Lee KOTT, Keith Homer BAKER, Brian Joseph LOUGHNANE, Michael A. VALENTI, Laurent D. KEIKEN, Xiayong Michael HONG, Eduardo TORRES, Dominick J. VALENTI, Patrick D. MOORE, Leonard J. STARKS
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Patent number: 8703688Abstract: This invention relates to novel whitening agents for cellulosic substrates. The whitening agents are comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. The whitening agents are further characterized by having a dispersion component value of the Hansen Solubility Parameter of less than or equal to about 17 MPa0.5. This invention also relates to laundry care compositions including but not limited to liquid and/or powder laundry detergent formulations and rinse added fabric softening (RAFS) compositions that comprise such whitening agents.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Eugene Steven Sadlowski, Mark Robert Sivik, Michael David Cummings, Donna D'Angelo Morrall, Kevin Lee Kott, Keith Homer Baker, Brian Joseph Loughnane, Michael A Valenti, Laurent D Kieken, Xiayong Michael Hong, Eduardo Torres, Dominick J Valenti, Patrick D Moore, Leonard J Starks
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Publication number: 20140082851Abstract: The present invention relates to thiazolium dyes, laundry care compositions comprising one or more thiazolium dyes, processes of making such dyes and laundry care compositions and methods of using same. The dyes, compositions and methods of the present invention are advantageous in providing improved hueing of fabric, including whitening of white fabric, while avoiding significant build up of bluing dyes on the fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Mark Robert SIVIK, Eugene Steven Sadlowski, Muill Lim, Manuela Javet, Cecile Pasquier, Brian Joseph Loughnane, Michael David Cummings, Donna D'Angelo Morrall, Kevin Lee Kott, Keith Homer Baker, Eduardo Torres, Laurent D. Keiken, Patrick D. Moore, Dominick J. Valenti, Robert L. Mahaffey
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Publication number: 20130047728Abstract: A method and apparatus for manipulating particles. The apparatus comprising an ultrasound source for providing a variable ultrasound signal within a region of interest, and a controller connected to the ultrasound source such that it provides a control signal to the ultrasound source. The variable ultrasound signal creates a pressure field within the region of interest, the shape and/or position of which can be altered by changing the control signal input to the ultrasound source such that a particle within the region of interest will move in response to changes in the pressure field.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2010Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicants: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON, UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW, UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOLInventors: Sandy Cochran, Bruce Drinkwater, Martyn Hill, David Cumming
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Patent number: 8367598Abstract: This invention relates to novel whitening agents for cellulosic substrates. The whitening agents are comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. The whitening agents are further characterized by having a dispersion component value of the Hansen Solubility Parameter of less than or equal to about 17 MPa0.5. This invention also relates to laundry care compositions including but not limited to liquid and/or powder laundry detergent formulations and rinse added fabric softening (RAFS) compositions that comprise such whitening agents.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2012Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Eugene Steven Sadlowski, Mark Robert Sivik, Michael David Cummings, Donna D'Angelo Morrall, Kevin Lee Kott, Keith Homer Baker, Brian Joseph Loughnane, Michael A Valenti, Laurent D Kieken, Xiayong Michael Hong, Eduardo Torres, Dominick J Valenti, Patrick D Moore, Leonard J Starks
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Publication number: 20130030405Abstract: Air-in-line sensor systems and methods of using same are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides an adapter including first and second cylindrical portions defining a fluid flow channel, the first cylindrical portion comprising two adjacent wedge-shaped protrusions. Each wedge-shaped protrusion is infrared transmittive and defines an outer surface and an inner surface. In another embodiment, an air-in-line sensor device includes a tube and an infrared reflective sensor having an infrared light emitter and an infrared light detector. The infrared light emitter and the infrared light detector are positioned at or near an adapter so that an infrared light can be transmitted to the adapter and at least a portion of the infrared light reflected off the adapter can be detected by the infrared light detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Adam Hartman, Paul Nguyen, David Cummings
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Patent number: 8330579Abstract: A medical fluid delivery system includes a dialysis instrument; a disposable pumping cassette operable with a pumping actuator of the dialysis instrument, the disposable cassette including or connected fluidly to a plurality of first connectors; a plurality of second connectors configured to interface with the first connectors, each second connector associated with a radio frequency (“RFID”) tag; and electronics configured to read the RFID tags via a plurality of antennae and to identify that each of the second connectors is positioned properly with respect to a proper one of the first connectors.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2007Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Daniel Kneip, David West, David Cummings, Patrick Lee, Randy Murphy
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Publication number: 20120279362Abstract: A torque wrench assembly includes a housing having a motor assembly and a socket defining an opening extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end and having at least one fastener driving portion disposed at one of the first end and the second end of the socket. The torque wrench assembly includes a socket drive interface coupled to the housing and disposed in operative communication with the motor assembly and with the socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: Lowell CorporationInventors: David Cummings, Derek Silsby, Paul Carnes
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Publication number: 20120279365Abstract: A torque wrench assembly includes a handle, a socket housing coupled to the housing, and a socket rotatably coupled to the socket housing. The socket defines an opening extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end and having a fastener driving portion disposed at one of the first end and the second end of the socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: Lowell CorporationInventors: David Cummings, Derek Silsby, Paul Carnes
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Publication number: 20120277139Abstract: This invention relates to novel whitening agents for cellulosic substrates. The whitening agents are comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. The whitening agents are further characterized by having a dispersion component value of the Hansen Solubility Parameter of less than or equal to about 17 MPa0.5. This invention also relates to laundry care compositions including but not limited to liquid and/or powder laundry detergent formulations and rinse added fabric softening (RAFS) compositions that comprise such whitening agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventors: Eugene Steven Sadlowski, Mark Robert Sivik, Michael David Cummings, Donna D'Angelo Morrall, Kevin Lee Kott, Keith Homer Baker, Brian Joseph Loughnane, Michael A. Valenti, Laurent D. Kieken, Xiayong Michael Hong, Eduardo Torres, Dominick J. Valenti, Patrick D. Moore, Leonard J. Starks
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Patent number: 8299010Abstract: The present invention relates to thiazolium dyes, laundry care compositions comprising one or more thiazolium dyes, processes of making such dyes and laundry care compositions and methods of using same. The dyes, compositions and methods of the present invention are advantageous in providing improved hueing of fabric, including whitening of white fabric, while avoiding significant build up of bluing dyes on the fabric.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Mark Robert Sivik, Eugene Steven Sadlowski, Mu-ill Lim, Manuela Javet, Cecile Pasquier, Brian Joseph Loughnane, Michael David Cummings, Donna D'Angelo Morrall, Kevin Lee Kott, Keith Homer Baker, Eduardo Torres, Laurent D Keiken, Patrick D Moore, Dominick J Valenti, Robert L Mahaffey
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Patent number: 8247364Abstract: This invention relates to novel whitening agents for cellulosic substrates. The whitening agents are comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. The whitening agents are further characterized by having a dispersion component value of the Hansen Solubility Parameter of less than or equal to about 17 MPa0.5. This invention also relates to laundry care compositions including but not limited to liquid and/or powder laundry detergent formulations and rinse added fabric softening (RAFS) compositions that comprise such whitening agents.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Eugene Steven Sadlowski, Mark Robert Sivik, Michael David Cummings, Donna D'Angelo Morrall, Kevin Lee Kott, Keith Homer Baker, Brian Joseph Loughnane, Michael A Valenti, Laurent D Kieken, Xiayong Michael Hong, Eduardo Torres, Dominick J Valenti, Patrick D Moore, Leonard J Starks
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Patent number: 7868023Abstract: Disclosed are compounds for treating the symptoms of an acute or chronic disorder mediated by the classical pathway of the complement cascade. The compounds are of Formula I or a solvate, hydrate, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or prodrug thereof; wherein Ra, Rb, and Rc are as defined in the specification, as are A Z, Q, R1 and R2.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica NVInventors: Nalin L. Subasinghe, Shelley Ballentine, Jeremy M. Travins, Ehab M. Khalil, Farah Ali, Kristi A. Leonard, Joan M. Gushue, Michael Peter Winters, Heather Hufnagel, Maxwell David Cummings
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Publication number: 20100325814Abstract: The present invention relates to thiazolium dyes, laundry care compositions comprising one or more thiazolium dyes, processes of making such dyes and laundry care compositions and methods of using same. The dyes, compositions and methods of the present invention are advantageous in providing improved hueing of fabric, including whitening of white fabric, while avoiding significant build up of bluing dyes on the fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Mark Robert Sivik, Eugene Steven Sadlowski, Mu-ill Lim, Manuela Javet, Cecile Pasquier, Brian Joseph Loughnane, Michael David Cummings, Donna D'Angelo Morrall, Kevin Lee Kott, Keith Homer Baker, Eduardo Torres, Laurent D. Keiken, Patrick D. Moore, Dominick J. Valenti, Robert L. Mahaffey
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Publication number: 20100091112Abstract: An object position and orientation detection system and in particular one which is capable of describing observed movement in 3 dimensions. In one example, a spherical patterned marker with concentric rings is imaged using one or more digital cameras, and the resulting images are processed to determine the position and orientation of an object to which the patterned marker is attached. The method of optical tracking employed by the system allows motion to be determined in six degrees of freedom. In conjunction with a suitable display, such as a projector, an interactive white board or similar application can be realised.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2007Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Stefan Veeser, David Cumming
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Publication number: 20090320218Abstract: The present invention relates to thiazolium dyes, laundry care compositions comprising one or more thiazolium dyes, processes of making such dyes and laundry care compositions and methods of using same. The dyes, compositions and methods of the present invention are advantageous in providing improved hueing of fabric, including whitening of white fabric, while avoiding significant build up of bluing dyes on the fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventors: Mark Robert Sivik, Eugene Steven Sadlowski, Mu-ill Lim, Manuela Javet, Cecile Pasquier, Brian Joseph Loughnane, Michael David Cummings, Donna D'Angelo Morrall, Kevin Lee Kott, Keith Homer Baker, Eduardo Torres, Laurent D. Keiken, Patrick D. Moore, Dominick J. Valenti, Robert L. Mahaffey
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Patent number: D739521Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Jeffrey Andrew Pipe, Paul Denis McGroary, Jan Schminke, Justin David Cumming, Jason J. Cooper