Patents by Inventor Don Parker

Don Parker 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: 20240094233
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating consumable data with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system adjusts one or more steps of an assay protocol based on consumable data specific for that consumable. Various types of consumable data are described, as well as methods of using such data in the conduct of an assay by an assay system. The present invention also relates to consumables (e.g., kits and reagent containers), software, data deployable bundles, computer-readable media, loading carts, instruments, systems, and methods, for performing automated biological assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Jacob N. WOHLSTADTER, Manish KOCHAR, Peter J. BOSCO, Ian D. CHAMBERLIN, Bandele JEFFREY-COKER, Eric M. JONES, Gary I. KRIVOY, Don E. KRUEGER, Aaron H. LEIMKUEHLER, Pei-Ming WU, Kim-Xuan NGUYEN, Pankaj OBEROI, Louis W. PANG, Jennifer PARKER, Victor PELLICIER, Nicholas SAMMONS, George SIGAL, Michael L. VOCK, Stanley T. SMITH, Carl C. STEVENS, Rodger D. OSBORNE, Kenneth E. PAGE, Michael T. WADE, Jon WILLOUGHBY, Lei WANG, Xinri CONG, Kin NG
  • Publication number: 20240037163
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for an aggregated data query interface. A method includes authenticating a user of a publicly accessible query interface. A method includes authenticating the user for a third-party financial account of the user. A method includes accessing financial transaction data from the third-party financial account on behalf of the user. A method includes receiving a query from the user via the publicly accessible query interface. A method includes embedding, in a graphical user interface on an electronic display screen, a display of one or more financial transactions from the financial transaction data from the third-party financial account with a display of query results from the publicly accessible query interface, the one or more financial transactions and the query results each associated with the query from the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: MX Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: DON PARKER
  • Patent number: 9469258
    Abstract: A wire retention feature for an airbag module is provided where the airbag module has an inflator, a wire harness, and at least one of a cover, a wrapper, and a cushion. The wire retention feature has a tab extending from at least one of the cover, the wrapper, and the cushion, and a fastener securely attached to the wire harness. The fastener is securely connectable to the tab such that a pulling force being applied to the wire harness is distributed among the fastener, the tab, and at least one of the cover, the wrapper, and the cushion without negatively affecting the transmission of electrical signals through the wire harness to the inflator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Incorporated
    Inventors: Roger Rickenbach, Terry Wheelwright, Megan Donahue, Don Parker, Andrew Holiday
  • Patent number: 9108587
    Abstract: An airbag assembly may include an airbag with a first fabric panel, a second fabric panel attached to the first fabric panel, and a third fabric panel attached to the second fabric panel. The first and second fabric panels may define a first inflatable cushion and the second and third fabric panels may define a C-shaped second inflatable cushion. Upon deployment, the first inflatable cushion may have a first pressure and the second inflatable cushion may have a second pressure greater than the first pressure. Further, the first inflatable cushion may be positioned directly outboard of the thoracic region and the second inflatable cushion may be positioned directly outboard of the acromial region and the coxal region, but not the thoracic region, to provide gentler cushioning for the thoracic region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Rickenbach, Terry A. Wheelwright, Don Parker, Andy Holliday, Megan Donahue
  • Patent number: 9108589
    Abstract: An airbag assembly can include an airbag cushion and a protective flap. In some arrangements, the protective flap is positioned over at least a portion of an inflatable region of the airbag cushion to prevent the inflatable region of the airbag cushion from being pinched due to securement of the airbag cushion to a mounting member via which the airbag assembly can be secured to a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.
    Inventors: Roger Rickenbach, Terry Alan Wheelwright, Don Parker, Andy Holliday, Megan Donehue
  • Publication number: 20150123382
    Abstract: An airbag assembly can include an airbag cushion and a protective flap. In some arrangements, the protective flap is positioned over at least a portion of an inflatable region of the airbag cushion to prevent the inflatable region of the airbag cushion from being pinched due to securement of the airbag cushion to a mounting member via which the airbag assembly can be secured to a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: AUTOLIV ASP, INC.
    Inventors: Roger Rickenbach, Terry Alan Wheelwright, Don Parker, Andy Holliday, Megan Donehue
  • Publication number: 20150097359
    Abstract: An airbag assembly may include an airbag with a first fabric panel, a second fabric panel attached to the first fabric panel, and a third fabric panel attached to the second fabric panel. The first and second fabric panels may define a first inflatable cushion and the second and third fabric panels may define a C-shaped second inflatable cushion. Upon deployment, the first inflatable cushion may have a first pressure and the second inflatable cushion may have a second pressure greater than the first pressure. Further, the first inflatable cushion may be positioned directly outboard of the thoracic region and the second inflatable cushion may be positioned directly outboard of the acromial region and the coxal region, but not the thoracic region, to provide gentler cushioning for the thoracic region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Rickenbach, Terry A. Wheelwright, Don Parker, Andy Holliday, Megan Donahue
  • Patent number: 8636319
    Abstract: A stadium seat cup holder for use with a stadium seat having an upper seating panel and multiple other panels includes a bracket that is configured to form an attachment to a stadium seat wherein the bracket affixes to one or more seat panels of the stadium seat. At least one recess on the bracket receives a panel of the stadium seat. A cup holder is preferably movably mounted to the bracket, wherein the cup holder is movable between extended and retracted positions. In the extended position, the cup holder is placed in front of the stadium seat. In the retracted position, the cup holder is placed under the stadium seat. Fittings on the apparatus enable support of other optional items, such as a drink bottle, trash bag, and/or shaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Inventor: Don Parker, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8480124
    Abstract: A side impact system for protection of an occupant of a vehicle includes a vehicle seat bolster forming a seat bolster cavity and an inflatable side airbag. The airbag includes a side panel having an outer portion defining an outer chamber. A tube panel is disposed within the side panel and joined to a seat bolster portion of the side panel. The tube panel defines a seat bolster chamber and has an opening to allow gas to flow from the seat bolster chamber to the outer chamber. The tube panel, the seat bolster portion of the side panel, and the seat bolster chamber remain within the seat bolster cavity when inflated. The seat bolster portion of the side panel contacts an inner side of the seat bolster cavity when the airbag is inflated. An inflator is operable to provide gas to the seat bolster chamber and the outer chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Rickenbach, Terry Alan Wheelwright, Don Parker, Andy Holliday
  • Publication number: 20120181780
    Abstract: A side impact system for protection of an occupant of a vehicle includes a vehicle seat bolster forming a seat bolster cavity and an inflatable side airbag. The airbag includes a side panel having an outer portion defining an outer chamber. A tube panel is disposed within the side panel and joined to a seat bolster portion of the side panel. The tube panel defines a seat bolster chamber and has an opening to allow gas to flow from the seat bolster chamber to the outer chamber. The tube panel, the seat bolster portion of the side panel, and the seat bolster chamber remain within the seat bolster cavity when inflated. The seat bolster portion of the side panel contacts an inner side of the seat bolster cavity when the airbag is inflated. An inflator is operable to provide gas to the seat bolster chamber and the outer chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Roger RICKENBACH, Terry Alan Wheelwright, Don Parker, Andy Holliday
  • Patent number: 7468176
    Abstract: Feeding device for feeding burned lime to a reaction vessel for causticizing soda liquor to caustic soda. The feeding device, in its upper part, has an inlet for receiving slurry of the burned lime and the soda liquor for formation of said slurry inside said feeding device. The system further comprises a tall and slender feed vessel having a lower part having an outlet defined therein for the slurry. The outlet, via a pump, is operatively connected to the reaction vessel. The process and the feeding system utilize the feeding device, in which process the slurry is created of the burned lime and a first part of the soda liquor, a second part being preheated before addition to the slurry, whereafter slaking and causticizing reactions are completed under elevated temperature and pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Inventors: Lennart Westerberg, George W. Bearry, Patrik Lownertz, Don Parker
  • Patent number: 7179437
    Abstract: Feeding device for feeding burned lime to a reaction vessel for causticizing a soda liquor to caustic soda. The feeding device, in its upper part, comprises an inlet for a slurry of the burned lime and the soda liquor for formation of said slurry inside said feeding device. The system further comprises a tall and slender feed vessel having a lower part having an outlet defined therein for the slurry. The outlet, via a pump, is operatively connected to the reaction vessel. The process and the feeding system utilize the feeding device, in which process the slurry is created of the burned lime and a first part of the soda liquor, a second part being preheated before addition to the slurry, whereafter slaking and causticizing reactions are completed under elevated temperature and pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Kvaerner Pulping AB
    Inventors: Lennart Westerberg, George W. Bearry, Patrik Lownertz, Don Parker
  • Publication number: 20060127298
    Abstract: Feeding device for feeding burned lime to a reaction vessel for causticizing soda liquor to caustic soda. The feeding device, in its upper part, has an inlet for receiving slurry of the burned lime and the soda liquor for formation of said slurry inside said feeding device. The system further comprises a tall and slender feed vessel having a lower part having an outlet defined therein for the slurry. The outlet, via a pump, is operatively connected to the reaction vessel. The process and the feeding system utilize the feeding device, in which process the slurry is created of the burned lime and a first part of the soda liquor, a second part being preheated before addition to the slurry, whereafter slaking and causticizing reactions are completed under elevated temperature and pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Lennart Westerberg, George Bearry, Patrik Lownertz, Don Parker
  • Publication number: 20030194361
    Abstract: Feeding device for feeding burned lime to a reaction vessel for causticizing a soda liquor to caustic soda. The feeding device, in its upper part, comprises an inlet for a slurry of the burned lime and the soda liquor for formation of said slurry inside said feeding device. The system further comprises a tall and slender feed vessel having a lower part having an outlet defined therein for the slurry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Lennart Westerberg, George W. Bearry, Patrik Lownertz, Don Parker