Patents by Inventor Dean Harris

Dean Harris 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).

  • Publication number: 20250098711
    Abstract: An excipient powder product containing cannabinoids, terpenes and cannabidiol (CBD) and a process for producing an excipient supplement powder. The excipient powder having a density that enables the excipient powder to dissolve when it is added to or submerged in any liquid, including non-carbonated and carbonated liquids, with or without stirring. The floating delivery system yields an excipient powder bulk density that is lower than the gastric fluid and allows the active components to remain buoyant for extended time periods without affecting the rate of gastric emptying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Michael Gulyas, Dean Harris
  • Patent number: 12053749
    Abstract: An apparatus (100) for mixing a liquid (160) containing particulates (106, 108) comprising: a vessel (102) for containing the liquid (160) with a sidewall (120) and bottom (124); an impeller (300) rotates about a substantially vertical axis (X-X), the impeller submerging below the liquid surface (162) by a distance approximately one-tenth to one-half of the liquid (129) height; at least two spaced apart blades (310) extending radially outwardly of the vertical axis, the blades including back-swept blades pitched substantially parallel to the vertical axis, at least 50% of the length of each blade comprising an angled section (312) extending through a chord angle of 20 to 60 degrees to produce: an inner, upward flow region (164) along said vertical axis, a transition flow region (166) around the impeller in which liquid moves radially outwardly toward the vessel sidewall, and an outer, downward flow region (168) along the sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION
    Inventors: Jie Wu, Bon Nguyen, Dean Harris, Lachlan Graham
  • Publication number: 20230218517
    Abstract: The present invention is a powder formulation designed to function as an insoluble ingredient disperser. The invention demonstrates the ability to improve water distribution, uniformity, and the texture of final preparations. Its composition also provides faster hydration and dispersion of ingredients in primed mixtures and other existing ingredients. A delivery system assists with the hydration of insoluble, oil-based, or poorly dispersible ingredients and create a variety of emulsification solutions for easier and faster processing. The present invention also increases the expansion of extruded products. Varying amounts of the powder formulation can be added as needed to further improve the dispersion and uniformity of final preparations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Gulyas, Dean Harris
  • Patent number: 11280738
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for the early detection and monitoring of colorectal cancer via the sampling of a patient's blood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Swansea University
    Inventors: Dean Harris, Peter Dunstan, Cerys Jenkins
  • Publication number: 20200230559
    Abstract: An apparatus (100) for mixing a liquid (160) containing particulates (106, 108) comprising: a vessel (102) for containing the liquid (160) that includes a sidewall (120) and a bottom (124); and an impeller (300) rotating about a substantially vertical axis (X-X), said impeller (104): adapted for submerging below the liquid surface (162) by a distance that is approximately one-tenth to one-half of the height of the liquid (129); and include at least two annually spaced apart blades (310) extending radially outwardly of the vertical axis (X-X), the blades (310) comprising back-swept blades that are pitched substantially parallel to the vertical axis (X-X), at least 50% of the length of each blade (310) comprising an angled section (312) extending through a chord angle of 20 to 60 degrees; to produce (a) an inner, upward flow region (164) located along said vertical axis (X-X), (b) a transition flow region (166) located around the impeller (300) in which liquid moves radially outwardly toward the vessel sidewall
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Applicant: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
    Inventors: Jie WU, Bon NGUYEN, Dean HARRIS, Lachlan GRAHAM
  • Publication number: 20200088646
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for the early detection and monitoring of colorectal cancer via the sampling of a patient's blood.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: Swansea University
    Inventors: Dean Harris, Peter Dunstan, Cerys Jenkins
  • Publication number: 20140126230
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable computer carrying and securement device, comprising an elastic covering adapted to surround the outer structure of a closed laptop computer or tablet, wherein the covering includes an internal cable attaching to a rotating spool for tightening the cable and covering around the laptop for security purposes. Attached to the upper portion of the covering is a ratcheting and carrying handle, which attaches to the spool for winding the cable therearound and for applying compression onto the outer portion of the computer to prevent tampering or unauthorized access. The handle is further capable of releasing the spool and thus the tension on the cable via a directed outward release motion. This motion is prevented by a locking mechanism and combination privy to only authorized users. The device further incorporates accessories that facilitate recharging of the laptop, locking the assembly to an external structure and an outward-facing display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventor: Dean Harris
  • Patent number: 6594470
    Abstract: A system and method to enable the remote supervision and operation of a call center over wireless network links. The invention pipes supervisory information from call centers, such as call waiting time, number of available of agents, oldest call waiting and other information and statistics to a remote transceiver which presents a supervisor with a user interface such as a graphical, textual or audible presentation depicting the state of the call center. The transceiver enables supervisors to remotely monitor the call center/network status, reconfigure and react to changes and exceptions on a real time basis no matter where they are located. A supervisor using the remote transceiver may transmit on the uplink to the call center a request for data, or commands for adjustment of the operation, such as rerouting of calls or direction to increase agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Nortel Networks Limited
    Inventors: Jeff A. Barnes, Dean Harris