Patents by Inventor David Christianson
David Christianson 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: 20230277273Abstract: The present application discloses a surgical lamp. The surgical lamp includes a light source, a housing, and a heat sink into which heat from the light source is transferred. The housing includes a thermal insulating shell substantially surrounding the heat sink, and a plurality of ports that enable to airflow to dissipate the heat transferred to the heat sink.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2022Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: David Christianson, Jeffrey F. Haynes
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Patent number: 11511462Abstract: A system includes a dip tube, a feed line, and a check valve. The dip tube is inserted through an opening in a source of chemical precursor and into the chemical precursor in the source. A portion of the feed line is located in the dip tube. The feed line passes out of the dip tube. The chemical precursor is capable of flowing out of the source through the feed line in a downstream direction. The check valve is located in the portion of the feed line in the dip tube. The check valve permits the chemical precursor to pass substantially only in the downstream direction. The feed line is coupled to a transfer pump that draws the chemical precursor out of the source through the portion of the feed line in the dip tube.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventors: George Bertram, David Carson, David Christianson, Kenneth John Mierzejewski, Mark H. Salerno, Douglas Walker
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Publication number: 20210070603Abstract: A system includes a dip tube, a feed line, and a check valve. The dip tube is inserted through an opening in a source of chemical precursor and into the chemical precursor in the source. A portion of the feed line is located in the dip tube. The feed line passes out of the dip tube. The chemical precursor is capable of flowing out of the source through the feed line in a downstream direction. The check valve is located in the portion of the feed line in the dip tube. The check valve permits the chemical precursor to pass substantially only in the downstream direction. The feed line is coupled to a transfer pump that draws the chemical precursor out of the source through the portion of the feed line in the dip tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: George Bertram, David Carson, David Christianson, Kenneth John Mierzejewski, Mark H. Salerno, Douglas Walker
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Publication number: 20190108736Abstract: A security device is provided including a product presence sensor configured to sense a change in product presence relative to the product presence sensor and a directional element configured to direct the product presence sensor in a sensing direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Benoit Perreau, David Christianson
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Patent number: 9959723Abstract: A security device is provided including a product presence sensor configured to sense a change in product presence relative to the product presence sensor and a directional element configured to direct the product presence sensor in a sensing direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Benoit Perreau, David Christianson
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Publication number: 20170069186Abstract: A security device is provided including a product presence sensor configured to sense a change in product presence relative to the product presence sensor and a directional element configured to direct the product presence sensor in a sensing direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Benoit Perreau, David Christianson
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Patent number: 8941495Abstract: According to some example embodiments, systems, apparatus, methods, computer readable media, and computer program products are provided for implementing a wireless shelf pusher activity detection system. One example apparatus is a monitoring device for monitoring theft or sales activity associated with a product pusher device. The monitoring device may include a sensor configured to detect movement of a pusher member of the product pusher device, a wireless communications interface, and a processor. The processor may be configured to receive at least one sensor signal from the sensor indicating movement of the pusher member, determine a product movement activity type based on characteristics of the at least one sensor signal, and generate, for transmission via the wireless communications interface, a pusher activity message indicating the product movement activity type.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Brian Wiese, David Christianson, Mark Shafer
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Publication number: 20130002422Abstract: According to some example embodiments, systems, apparatus, methods, computer readable media, and computer program products are provided for implementing a wireless shelf pusher activity detection system. One example apparatus is a monitoring device for monitoring theft or sales activity associated with a product pusher device. The monitoring device may include a sensor configured to detect movement of a pusher member of the product pusher device, a wireless communications interface, and a processor. The processor may be configured to receive at least one sensor signal from the sensor indicating movement of the pusher member, determine a product movement activity type based on characteristics of the at least one sensor signal, and generate, for transmission via the wireless communications interface, a pusher activity message indicating the product movement activity type.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INCInventors: Brian Wiese, David Christianson, Mark Shafer
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Patent number: 7842491Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and kits for homogeneous fluorescence polarization (anisotropy) assays for detecting and quantifying metal ions in solution. Metal-dependent binding of a fluorescent ligand to an unlabeled macromolecule effects a measurable change in anisotropy as will the binding of metal ions to a fluorescent labeled macromolecule. Binding of the fluorescent ligand to the unlabeled macromolecule is metal dependent with the change in anisotropy being proportional to the concentration of bound metal ions. Conversely, if the fluorescent label is first conjugated to a macromolecule and the macromolecule is subsequently stripped of metal ion, it may then be used to signal binding of metal ions. The covalently bound fluorescent label exhibits changes in anisotropy proportional to the concentration of bound metal ions. Kits comprise a fluorescent molecule and a macromolecule.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2004Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Inventors: Richard B. Thompson, Daniel Elbaum, Vincent L. Feliccia, David Christianson, Marcia W. Patchan, Zhengfang Ge, Badri P. Maliwal
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Publication number: 20070042199Abstract: Polyamine cross-linked polysiloxanes, such as functionalized polysiloxane cross-linked with a polyalkylenepolyamine are described herein. The polyamine cross-linked polysiloxanes may be used in an antifouling composition to prevent biological fouling in marine environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2006Publication date: February 22, 2007Inventors: Bret Chisholm, Philip Boudjouk, Johnson Thomas, David Christianson, Shane Stafslien
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Publication number: 20060265410Abstract: In response to the provision of a collection of semi-structured data (or its schema), a mapper generates a structured organization to store the collection of semi-structured data. The mapper further collaterally generates a description of how the semi-structured data are stored under the structured organization. In one embodiment, normalized relational tables are used for the structured organization. In alternate embodiments, non-normalized relational tables or other structured organization may also be used. The reverse, that is, the creation of a semistructured data organization for a collection of structured data may also be performed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Inventors: David Christianson, Denise Draper, Konstantin Kommissarchik
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Publication number: 20050250170Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and kits for homogeneous fluorescence polarization (anisotropy) assays for detecting and quantifying metal ions in solution. Metal-dependent binding of a fluorescent ligand to an unlabeled macromolecule effects a measurable change in anisotropy as will the binding of metal ions to a fluorescent labeled macromolecule. Binding of the fluorescent ligand to the unlabeled macromolecule is metal dependent with the change in anisotropy being proportional to the concentration of bound metal ions. Conversely, if the fluorescent label is first conjugated to a macromolecule and the macromolecule is subsequently stripped of metal ion, it may then be used to signal binding of metal ions. The covalently bound fluorescent label exhibits changes in anisotropy proportional to the concentration of bound metal ions. Kits comprise a fluorescent molecule and a macromolecule.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2004Publication date: November 10, 2005Inventors: Richard Thompson, Daniel Elbaum, Vincent Feliccia, David Christianson, Marcia Patchan, Zhengfang Ge, Badri Maliwal
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Patent number: 6723710Abstract: Compositions and methods for inhibiting arginase activity, including arginase activity in a mammal, are provided. Methods of making the compositions of the invention are also provided as are methods of using the compositions therapeutically. The compositions described herein are useful for alleviating or inhibiting a variety of arinase- and NO synthase-related disorders, including heart disease, gastrointestinal motility disorders, and penile erectile dysfunction in humans.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2002Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: The Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaInventors: David Christianson, Ricky Baggio, Daniel Elbaum
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Publication number: 20040063666Abstract: Compositions and methods for inhibiting arginase activity, including arginase activity in a mammal, are provided. Methods of making the compositions of the invention are also provided as are methods of using the compositions therapeutically. The compositions described herein are useful for alleviating or inhibiting a variety of arinase- and NO synthase-related disorders, including heart diseae, gastrointestinal motility disorders, and penile erectile dysfunction in humans.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2003Publication date: April 1, 2004Inventors: David Christianson, Ricky Baggio, Daniel Elbaum
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Patent number: 6616502Abstract: A toy with electronic sensing mechanism is disclosed. Specifically, the toy can detect the presence of an electrically conductive material and respond accordingly. Particularly disclosed is the use of modeling dough as the conductive material which allows a broad flexibility of play and response.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2002Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Inventors: Elizabeth Pacza-Steim, David Christianson
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Publication number: 20030157865Abstract: A toy with electronic sensing mechanism is disclosed. Specifically, the toy can detect the presence of an electrically conductive material and respond accordingly. Particularly disclosed is the use of modeling dough as the conductive material which allows a broad flexibility of play and response.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2002Publication date: August 21, 2003Applicant: Meyer/Glass DesignInventors: Elizabeth Pacza-Steim, David Christianson
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Publication number: 20030036529Abstract: Compositions and methods for inhibiting arginase activity, including arginase activity in a mammal, are provided. Methods of making the compositions of the invention are also provided as are methods of using the compositions therapeutically. The compositions described herein are useful for alleviating or inhibiting a variety of arinase- and NO synthase-related disorders, including heart diseae, gastrointestinal motility disorders, and penile erectile dysfunction in humans.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2002Publication date: February 20, 2003Applicant: The Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaInventors: David Christianson, Ricky Baggio, Daniel Elbaum
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Patent number: 6475056Abstract: The invention discloses colorful wind indicator toys and kites having an improved disk structure for securing various rotatable wind collecting parts of the wind indicators and kites.. More specifically, it is proposed that a hub lock be used instead of a disk type structure to secure the vanes of the wind indicator toys, therein “locking” the projections of the vanes into the hub lock, preventing the vanes or similar structures from disengaging and flying away from the structure during high winds..Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2002Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: Go Fly A KiteInventor: James David Christianson
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Patent number: 6387890Abstract: Compositions and methods for inhibiting arginase activity, including arginase activity in a mammal, are provided. Methods of making the compositions of the invention are also provided as are methods of using the compositions therapeutically. The compositions described herein are useful for alleviating or inhibiting a variety of arinase- and NO synthase-related disorders, including heart diseae, gastrointestinal motility disorders, and penile erectile dysfunction in humans.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2000Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaInventors: David Christianson, Ricky Baggio, Daniel Elbaum
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Publication number: 20020055091Abstract: Homogeneous fluorescence polarization (anisotropy) assays for detecting and quantifying metal ions in solution, based the metal-dependent binding of a fluorescent ligand to an unlabeled macromolecule, or the binding of a metal ion to a fluorescent labeled macromolecule. The metal-dependent binding of a fluorescent ligand to an unlabeled macromolecule (metallo-macromolecule) effects a measurable change in anisotropy as will the binding of metal ions to a fluorescent labeled macromolecule. Binding of the fluorescent ligand to the unlabeled macromolecule is metal dependent with the change in anisotropy being proportional to the concentration of bound metal ions. No binding of the fluorescent ligand to the macromolecule occurs in the absence of metal ions. Conversely, if the fluorescent label is first conjugated to a metallo-macromolecule and the metallo-macromolecule is subsequently stripped of its metal ion, it may then be used to transduce the binding of metal ions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2001Publication date: May 9, 2002Applicant: University of PennsylvaniaInventors: Richard B. Thompson, Daniel Elbaum, Vincent L. Feliccia, David Christianson, Marcia W. Patchan, Zhengfang Ge, Badri P. Maliwal