Patents by Inventor Douglas Hilton
Douglas Hilton 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: 9560698Abstract: In one embodiment, a case transfer apparatus includes a base, a feeding device having a first end tapering to a second end that is coupled to the base, a motor disposed on the base, a rotatable feed wheel assembly disposed on the base and coupled to the motor, the rotatable feed wheel assembly adapted to receive at least one case via gravitational force from a feeding device, and a roller plate coupled to the motor and disposed adjacent the rotatable feed wheel assembly within a case receiving region where the at least one case is rotated and heated.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2014Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: GIRAUD TOOL COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Douglas Hilton Giraud, David Bland Alden
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Patent number: 9541365Abstract: A method and apparatus for sizing ammunition cartridge cases includes a cartridge case trimmer including a cylindrical housing, a mandrel detachably coupled to a longitudinally-oriented opening formed in a first side of the cylindrical housing, the mandrel having a first end including a cutting tool disposed in a slot on the first end and comprising one or more notched cutting surfaces, the mandrel having a second end opposing the first end, the second end protruding from the first side of the cylindrical housing and sized to be received in a chuck, a bearing disposed within the cylindrical housing adjacent to a second side of the cylindrical housing, and an insert comprising a tapered region disposed in an inside diameter of an inner ring of the bearing.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Inventor: Douglas Hilton Giraud
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Patent number: 9459082Abstract: A method and apparatus for sizing ammunition cartridge cases includes a cartridge case trimmer including a cylindrical housing, a mandrel detachably coupled to a longitudinally-oriented opening formed in a first side of the cylindrical housing, the mandrel having a first end including a cutting tool disposed in a slot on the first end and comprising one or more notched cutting surfaces, the mandrel having a second end opposing the first end, the second end protruding from the first side of the cylindrical housing and sized to be received in a chuck, a bearing disposed within the cylindrical housing adjacent to a second side of the cylindrical housing, and an insert comprising a tapered region disposed in an inside diameter of an inner ring of the bearing.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2015Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Inventor: Douglas Hilton Giraud
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Publication number: 20160018203Abstract: A method and apparatus for sizing ammunition cartridge cases includes a cartridge case trimmer including a cylindrical housing, a mandrel detachably coupled to a longitudinally-oriented opening formed in a first side of the cylindrical housing, the mandrel having a first end including a cutting tool disposed in a slot on the first end and comprising one or more notched cutting surfaces, the mandrel having a second end opposing the first end, the second end protruding from the first side of the cylindrical housing and sized to be received in a chuck, a bearing disposed within the cylindrical housing adjacent to a second side of the cylindrical housing, and an insert comprising a tapered region disposed in an inside diameter of an inner ring of the bearing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventor: DOUGLAS HILTON GIRAUD
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Publication number: 20160018204Abstract: A method and apparatus for sizing ammunition cartridge cases includes a cartridge case trimmer including a cylindrical housing, a mandrel detachably coupled to a longitudinally-oriented opening formed in a first side of the cylindrical housing, the mandrel having a first end including a cutting tool disposed in a slot on the first end and comprising one or more notched cutting surfaces, the mandrel having a second end opposing the first end, the second end protruding from the first side of the cylindrical housing and sized to be received in a chuck, a bearing disposed within the cylindrical housing adjacent to a second side of the cylindrical housing, and an insert comprising a tapered region disposed in an inside diameter of an inner ring of the bearing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventor: DOUGLAS HILTON GIRAUD
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Publication number: 20140224788Abstract: In one embodiment, a case transfer apparatus includes a base, a feeding device having a first end tapering to a second end that is coupled to the base, a motor disposed on the base, a rotatable feed wheel assembly disposed on the base and coupled to the motor, the rotatable feed wheel assembly adapted to receive at least one case via gravitational force from a feeding device, and a roller plate coupled to the motor and disposed adjacent the rotatable feed wheel assembly within a case receiving region where the at least one case is rotated and heated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: GIRAUD TOOL COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Douglas Hilton GIRAUD, David Bland ALDEN
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Patent number: 8728386Abstract: A method and apparatus for annealing cylindrical cases for ammunition cartridges or other tubular casings is provided. In one embodiment, a case annealing apparatus is provided. The case annealing apparatus includes a base, a feeding device having a first end tapering to a second end that is coupled to the base, a rotatable feed wheel assembly disposed adjacent a second end of the feeding device, a linear slide mechanism disposed adjacent the rotatable feed wheel assembly defining a portion of a case receiving region, and a heating device disposed adjacent the case receiving region, the heating device operable to heat a portion of a case retained in the case receiving region.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Giraud Tool Company, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Hilton Giraud, David Bland Alden
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Publication number: 20120313301Abstract: A method and apparatus for annealing cylindrical cases for ammunition cartridges or other tubular casings is provided. In one embodiment, a case annealing apparatus is provided. The case annealing apparatus includes a base, a feeding device having a first end tapering to a second end that is coupled to the base, a rotatable feed wheel assembly disposed adjacent a second end of the feeding device, a linear slide mechanism disposed adjacent the rotatable feed wheel assembly defining a portion of a case receiving region, and a heating device disposed adjacent the case receiving region, the heating device operable to heat a portion of a case retained in the case receiving region.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Inventors: Douglas Hilton Giraud, David Bland Alden
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Publication number: 20080057517Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method for regulating cytokine signalling and agents useful for same. The method of the present invention is predicated in part on the identification of the molecular target of suppressor of cytokine signalling (SOCS) interaction in controlling cytokine signalling. The identification of the molecular target permits the development of assays to screen for a range of agonists and antagonists useful in modulating cytokine function. The present invention further provides, therefore, screening assays and more particularly high through-put screening assays for agonists and antagonists of SOCS-receptor interaction. Such agonists and antagonists are useful in the manufacture of medicaments for controlling cytokine signalling. Control of cytokine signalling is important for the treatment of a range of conditions including cancer, inflammatory conditions, immunological disorders and any other conditions involving aberrations of signal transduction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Applicant: The Walter and Eliza Institute of Medical ResearchInventors: Sandra Nicholson, Manuel Baca, Nicos Nicola, Douglas Hilton, Jian Zhang, Louis Fabri, Andrew Nash
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Publication number: 20080009444Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a biologically active complex comprising at least two heterologous molecules. More particularly, the biologically active complex of the present invention comprises at least two polypeptides or parts, fragments, truncates or protease-activated forms of one or more of the polypeptides wherein the complex alone or in association with a receptor, ligand or other molecule facilitates proliferation, differentiation and/or survival of a cell. The identification of the biologically active complex of the present invention permits the assay for agonists and antagonists of the formation of the biologically active complex as well as therapeutic and diagnostic reagents based on the biologically active complex or interaction between the biologically active complex and a receptor, ligand or other molecule.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Applicant: Zenyth Operations Pty LtdInventors: Andrew Nash, Kim Jachno, Louis Fabri, Kate Reid, Perry Bartlett, Douglas Hilton, Yasuhiko Nakata, Masakazu Hasegawa
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Patent number: 7256007Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method for regulating cytokine signaling and agents useful for same. The method of the present invention is predicated in part on the identification of the molecular target of suppressor of cytokine signaling (SOCS) interaction in controlling cytokine signaling. The identification of the molecular target permits the development of assays to screen for a range of agonists and antagonists useful in modulating cytokine function. The present invention further provides, therefore, screening assays and more particularly high through-put screening assays for agonists and antagonists of SOCS-receptor interaction. Such agonists and antagonists are useful in the manufacture of medicaments for controlling cytokine signaling. Control of cytokine signaling is important for the treatment of a range of conditions including cancer, inflammatory conditions, immunological disorders and any other conditions involving aberrations of signal transduction.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2001Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchInventors: Sandra Elaine Nicholson, Manuel Baca, Nicos A. Nicola, Douglas Hilton, Jian Guo Zhang, Louis Fabri, Andrew Nash
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Publication number: 20060294608Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a novel haemopoietin receptor or derivatives thereof and to genetic sequences encoding same. Interaction between the novel receptor of the present invention and a cytokine ligand facilitates proliferation, differentiation and survival of a wide variety of cells. The novel receptor and its derivatives and the genetic sequences encoding same of the present invention are useful in the development of a wide range of agonists, antagonists, therapeutics and diagnostic reagents based on ligand interaction with its receptor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2006Publication date: December 28, 2006Applicant: Zenyth Operations Pty LtdInventors: Douglas Hilton, Nicos Nicola, Alison Farley, Tracy Willson, Jian-Guo Zhang, Warren Alexander, Steven Rakar, Louis Fabri, Tetsuo Kojima, Masatsugu Maeda, Yasufumi Kikuchi, Andrew Nash
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Publication number: 20060242718Abstract: The present invention relates generally to amino acid sequences obtainable from SOCS proteins and which are capable of interacting with intracellular molecules. The present invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding said amino acid sequences. The amino acid sequences and the nucleic acid molecules encoding same of the present invention are useful in modulating degradation of proteinaceous molecules such as but not limited to SOCS proteins and proteinaceous molecules associate therewith. The present invention provides a mechanism for modulating cytokine or cytokine-like molecule signaling by modulating the degradation of activated signal transduction molecules or their negative regulators, i.e. the SOCS proteins.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2006Publication date: October 26, 2006Inventors: Tracy Willson, Richard Simpson, Alison Farley, Sandra Nicholson, Jian Zhang, Manuel Baca, Nicos Nicola, Douglas Hilton, Warren Alexander, Donald Metcalf
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Publication number: 20060051842Abstract: The present invention relates generally to novel haemopoietin receptors, or components or parts thereof and to a method for cloning genetic sequences encoding same. More particularly, the subject invention is directed to recombinant or synthetic haemopoietin receptors or components or parts thereof. The receptor molecules or components or parts thereof and their genetic sequences of the present invention are useful in the development of a wide range agonists, antagonists and therapeutics and diagnostic reagents based on ligand interaction with its receptor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Applicant: Amrad Operations Pty, Ltd.Inventor: Douglas Hilton
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Publication number: 20060003377Abstract: The present invention relates generally to therapeutic and diagnostic agents. More particularly, the present invention provides therapeutic molecules capable of modulating signal transduction such as but not limited to cytokine-mediated signal transduction. The molecules of the present invention are useful, therefore, in modulating cellular responsiveness to cytokines as well as other mediators of signal transduction such as endogenous or exogenous molecules, antigens, microbes and microbial products, viruses or components thereof, ions, hormones and parasites.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2005Publication date: January 5, 2006Applicant: The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchInventors: Douglas Hilton, Warren Alexander, Elizabeth Viney, Tracy Willson, Rachael Richardson, Robyn Starr, Sandra Nicholson, Donald Metcalf, Nicos Nicola
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Publication number: 20050208521Abstract: The present invention relates generally to therapeutic and diagnostic agents. More particularly, the present invention provides therapeutic molecules capable of modulating signal transduction such as but not limited to cytokine-mediated signal transduction. The molecules of the present invention are useful, therefore, in modulating cellular responsiveness to cytokines as well as other mediators of signal transduction such as endogenous or exogenous molecules, antigens, microbes and microbial products, viruses or components thereof, ions, hormones and parasites.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2004Publication date: September 22, 2005Inventors: Douglas Hilton, Warren Alexander, Elizabeth Viney, Tracy Willson, Rachael Richardson, Robyn Starr, Sandra Nicholson, Donald Metcalf, Nicos Nicola
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Publication number: 20050058645Abstract: The present invention relates generally to antibodies that bind to the Interleukin-13 receptor ?1 chain (IL-13R?1) and antagonize IL-13 receptor-mediated signaling by IL-13 and/or IL-4. More particularly, the present invention provides humanized or human antibodies to mammalian and in particular IL-13R?1. These antibodies have uses in the treatment or prevention of IL-13- and/or IL-4-mediated diseases or conditions. The present invention further contemplates a method of modulating IL-13- and/or IL-4-mediated diseases or conditions by the administration of the subject antibodies. The present invention further provides an assay system useful for identifying antibodies or other agents which modulate IL-13 and/or IL-4 signaling through an IL-13 receptor complex. Accordingly, a method of screening for modulators of IL-13R?1/ligand interaction is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2004Publication date: March 17, 2005Applicant: AMRAD OPERATIONS PTY. LTD.Inventors: Felicity Dunlop, Manuel Baca, Andrew Nash, Louis Fabri, Douglas Hilton, Nicos Nicola
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Publication number: 20050004015Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel haemopoietin receptor or a derivative thereof and to genetic sequences encoding same. The receptor molecule and its derivatives and the genetic sequences encoding same of the present invention are useful in the development of a wide range of agonists, antagonists, therapeutics and diagnostic reagents based on ligand interaction with its receptor. The present invention particularly relates to a receptor for leptin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2001Publication date: January 6, 2005Inventors: Douglas Hilton, Tracy Willson, Timothy Gainsford, Warren Alexander, Donald Metcalf, Ashley Ng, Nicos Nicola
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Publication number: 20030191058Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method for regulating cytokine signalling and agents useful for same. The method of the present invention is predicated in part on the identification of the molecular target of suppressor of cytokine signalling (SOCS) interaction in controlling cytokine signalling. The identification of the molecular target permits the development of assays to screen for a range of agonists and antagonists useful in modulating cytokine function. The present invention further provides, therefore, screening assays and more particularly high through-put screening assays for agonists and antagonists of SOCS-receptor interaction. Such agonists and antagonists are useful in the manufacture of medicaments for controlling cytokine signalling. Control of cytokine signalling is important for the treatment of a range of conditions including cancer, inflammatory conditions, immunological disorders and any other conditions involving aberrations of signal transduction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Sandra Elaine Nicholson, Manuel Baca, Nicos A Nicola, Douglas Hilton, Jian Guo Zhang, Louis Fabri, Andrew Nash