Patents by Inventor David Boardman

David Boardman 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: 8779370
    Abstract: Described herein is a method for determining the presence or absence of anomalous radioactive materials in a target in a detection zone. In the method, a target gamma ray spectrum is obtained from the target and a target data set is prepared from the target gamma ray spectrum. This data set comprise a plurality of intensity values, each intensity value being associated with an energy bin representing a gamma ray energy or range of gamma ray energies in the target gamma ray spectrum. The target data set is then pre-processed and projected into a principal component space which contains a pre-processed data library projected into the principal component space. A distance is then determined between the projected pre-processed target data set and one or more clusters of the projected pre-processed data library in the principal component space and this distance is compared with a predetermined threshold distance so as to determine if an anomalous radioactive material is present in the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Inventors: Mark Reinhard, David Boardman
  • Publication number: 20120311933
    Abstract: Described herein is a method for determining the presence or absence of anomalous radioactive materials in a target in a detection zone. In the method, a target gamma ray spectrum is obtained from the target and a target data set is prepared from the target gamma ray spectrum. This data set comprise a plurality of intensity values, each intensity value being associated with an energy bin representing a gamma ray energy or range of gamma ray energies in the target gamma ray spectrum. The target data set is then pre-processed and projected into a principal component space which contains a pre-processed data library projected into the principal component space. A distance is then determined between the projected pre-processed target data set and one or more clusters of the projected pre-processed data library in the principal component space and this distance is compared with a predetermined threshold distance so as to determine if an anomalous radioactive material is present in the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
    Inventors: Mark Reinhard, David Boardman
  • Patent number: 7766359
    Abstract: A combination stroller/jogger configured to be converted from a stroller or jogger to a bicycle trailer and then reconfigured for use as a stroller or jogger. The product can be interchanged between a bike trailer and a stroller/jogger and vice versa without the need for a conversion kit, as all of the necessary components are built into the unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Inventors: Leighton Klevana, David Boardman
  • Patent number: 7683092
    Abstract: Novel crystalline forms of two indole compounds connected to phenoxyalkylcarboxylic acid groups are selective PPAR gamma partial agonists that are useful in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, hyperglycemia, obesity, dyslipidemia, and the metabolic syndrome. The novel crystal forms include a crystalline free acid dihydrate and crystalline free acid anhydrate of one compound and several crystalline forms of the free acid and the sodium salt of the second compound. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these novel crystal forms, processes to prepare the crystal forms and their pharmaceutical compositions, and uses of the crystal forms in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and other PPAR gamma modulated diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Dalian Zhao, Jean-Francois Marcoux, David Boardman, Aquiles E. Leyes
  • Publication number: 20080221198
    Abstract: Novel crystalline forms of two indole compounds connected to phenoxyalkylcarboxylic acid groups are selective PPAR gamma partial agonists that are useful in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, hyperglycemia, obesity, dyslipidemia, and the metabolic syndrome. The novel crystal forms include a crystalline free acid dihydrate and crystalline free acid anhydrate of one compound and several crystalline forms of the free acid and the sodium salt of the second compound. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these novel crystal forms, processes to prepare the crystal forms and their pharmaceutical compositions, and uses of the crystal forms in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and other PPAR gamma modulated diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Dalian Zhao, Jean-Francois Marcoux, David Boardman, Aquiles E. Leyes
  • Publication number: 20080143076
    Abstract: The present invention is a combination stroller/jogger and bicycle trailer, wherein a single complete product can be converted from one to the other. The product can be interchanged between a bike trailer and a stroller/jogger and vice versa without the need for a conversion kit, as all of the necessary components are built into the unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: Dynamic Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Leighton Klevana, David Boardman
  • Patent number: 7239871
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to systems, methods and computer program product that allows businesses, governments and other organizations to quickly and easily develop content in a customizable format that can be delivered within a wireless network. A wireless content delivery engine adapts content to a variety of formats suited to mobile and portable device platforms. More particularly, the present invention provides a structured content system which uses an array of wireless technologies to deliver context (time, location, and people) sensitive information to users in a defined geographic area through one or more wireless technologies including wireless fidelity and wireless telephony.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Shamp, Tom Cona, David Boardman
  • Publication number: 20060046712
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to systems, methods and computer program product that allows businesses, governments and other organizations to quickly and easily develop content in a customizable format that can be delivered within a wireless network. A wireless content delivery engine adapts content to a variety of formats suited to mobile and portable device platforms. More particularly, the present invention provides a structured content system which uses an array of wireless technologies to deliver context (time, location, and people) sensitive information to users in a defined geographic area through one or more wireless technologies including wireless fidelity and wireless telephony.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventors: Scott Shamp, Tom Cona, David Boardman
  • Publication number: 20060019933
    Abstract: This invention is related to a process for preparing a stabilized form of vitamin D which comprises the steps of: a) dissolving vitamin D in a solution that contains water and at least one surfactant to produce a mixture; b) spraying the mixture onto an inert carrier to produce a wet mass; and c) drying the wet mass obtain the stabilized form of vitamin D.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: David Boardman, Shyam Karki, Aquiles Leyes, Drazen Ostovic
  • Publication number: 20040026281
    Abstract: A golf bag travel case for receiving a golf bag and a set of golf clubs. The travel case includes a first end portion, a second end portion and a middle portion adapted to be assembled together to define an enclosed interior for receiving the golf bag and the set of golf clubs. The travel case is also adapted to be disassembled by nesting the portions within one another to configure the travel case into an economy of space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: David A. Boardman, Leighton A.C. Klevana
  • Patent number: D474337
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: The Bag Boy Company
    Inventors: David A. Boardman, Leighton A. C. Klevana