Patents by Inventor Gary Barrett
Gary Barrett 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: 20170348527Abstract: This Abstract describes a method to restore and/or improve the libido, the sex drive, in males and females, without introducing any external unnatural drugs. The process utilizes a TENS/EMS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation/Electronic Muscle Stimulation) machine to naturally generate the increased production by the human body's nerve fiber's neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters that help the Libido include Serotonin, beta-Endorphin, Cortisol, Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA), and Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). This leads to the production of higher levels of estrogen, testosterone, or progesterone. The method requires a TENS/EMS power source, two electrodes, wiring, and optionally two additional electrodes. TENS/EMS units have no side effects other than possible skin irritation (where the electrodes are placed on the skin; if the machine is left on too long).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventor: Gary Barrett
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Patent number: 9717903Abstract: Methods to restore and/or improve the libido, the sex drive, in males and females, without introducing any external unnatural drugs. The process utilizes a TENS/EMS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation/Electronic Muscle Stimulation) machine to naturally generate the increased production by the human body's nerve fiber's neurotransmitters.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2015Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Inventor: Gary Barrett
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Patent number: 9267856Abstract: Two forms of load bearing or transmitting structures are disclosed wherein each uses magnetism to hold a key in one of two bodies to prevent movement therebetween. One embodiment is a clevis, wherein the clevis pin is instrumented as a load cell and a magnetic key resides in a slot in a portion of the clevis pin which protrudes outside of one of the clevis legs. In another embodiment, torque is transmitted between a shaft and a coupling by means of keys that are held in keyways by magnetism thereby to provide a torque coupling between the shaft and coupling members.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: FUTEK ADVANCED SENSOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Javad Mokhbery, Amirreza Mehran, Gary Barrett
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Publication number: 20150135855Abstract: Two forms of load bearing or transmitting structures are disclosed wherein each uses magnetism to hold a key in one of two bodies to prevent movement therebetween. One embodiment is a clevis, wherein the clevis pin is instrumented as a load cell and a magnetic key resides in a slot in a portion of the clevis pin which protrudes outside of one of the clevis legs. In another embodiment, torque is transmitted between a shaft and a coupling by means of keys that are held in keyways by magnetism thereby to provide a torque coupling between the shaft and coupling members.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Javad MOKHBERY, Amirreza MEHRAN, Gary BARRETT
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Patent number: 8551401Abstract: A sample preparation assembly includes a torch configured for use with an inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy instrument. The torch includes at least two approximately cylindrical tubes arranged substantially concentrically. The sample preparation assembly also includes an injector configured for use with the inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy instrument. The injector includes an injection nozzle and a spray chamber. The sample preparation assembly further includes a heat sink element. The heat sink element includes a securing element. The securing element is configured to mate with a mounting element of the torch to mechanically support the heat sink element.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Elemental Scientific, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Wiederin, Gary Barrett
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Patent number: 8262993Abstract: A sample tray assembly includes a first tray. The first tray defines a first slot and is disposed on a generally horizontally-oriented plane. The sample tray assembly also includes a second tray adjacent to the first tray. The second tray is configured for translational movement substantially parallel to the generally horizontally-oriented plane of the first tray between a retracted position and an extended position. The second tray defines a second slot. The second slot and the first slot are substantially aligned when the second tray is in the retracted position. The sample tray additionally includes a base member supporting the first tray. The second tray is slidably coupled with the base member.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Elemental Scientific, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Wiederin, Gary Barrett
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Patent number: 8129196Abstract: The present inventions provides an apparatus and method for the parallel loading of multiple samples in a microarray containing a plurality of sub-arrays. The method makes use of a microarray containing multiple sub-arrays, a loading channel array, and a fluid handling robot or an assembly robot or machine.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2008Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Roche Nimblegen, Inc.Inventors: Roland D Green, Mark McCormick, Gary Barrett
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Publication number: 20110146422Abstract: A sample tray assembly includes a first tray. The first tray defines a first slot and is disposed on a generally horizontally-oriented plane. The sample tray assembly also includes a second tray adjacent to the first tray. The second tray is configured for translational movement substantially parallel to the generally horizontally-oriented plane of the first tray between a retracted position and an extended position. The second tray defines a second slot. The second slot and the first slot are substantially aligned when the second tray is in the retracted position. The sample tray additionally includes a base member supporting the first tray. The second tray is slidably coupled with the base member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Daniel R. Wiederin, Gary Barrett
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Patent number: 7690275Abstract: An enclosure for an automated sampling and/or dispensing device for minimizing contamination to samples enclosed therein. Further, the enclosure may minimize user exposure to the enclosed samples allowing for the containment of potentially hazardous chemicals. In an embodiment, the enclosure includes at least one flexible panel which allows a user to efficiently access the device by retracting the at least one flexible panel. In addition, the at least one flexible panel allows the enclosure to be shipped efficiently for the enclosure may be disassembled into smaller pieces and thus, be shipped in a smaller box when compared to enclosures with non-flexible panels/doors. Moreover, the use of the at least one flexible panel allows the enclosure to be shaped to accommodate varying shaped automated sampling and or dispensing devices and assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Elemental Scientific, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Wiederin, David Diaz, Gary Barrett
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Patent number: 7637175Abstract: A dampening device for an automated sampling/dispensing device. In an exemplary embodiment, the dampening device includes a cylindrical body. The cylindrical body includes a first end and a second end, a first opening being defined within the first end and a second opening being defined within the second end. Further, the cylindrical body may include an inner diameter greater than an outer diameter of an automated sampling/dispensing device sample probe. During operation, the dampening device moves out of phase with the automated sampling/dispensing device sample probe allowing sample probe vibrations to be dampened during operation.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Elemental Scientific, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Wiederin, David Diaz, Gary Barrett
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Publication number: 20090069197Abstract: The present inventions provides an apparatus and method for the parallel loading of multiple samples in a microarray containing a plurality of sub-arrays. The method makes use of a microarray containing multiple sub-arrays, a loading channel array, and a fluid handling robot or an assembly robot or machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: Roche NibleGen, Inc.Inventors: Roland D. Green, Mark McCormick, Gary Barrett
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Patent number: 7498176Abstract: The present invention is a microarray having a plurality of subarrays with a hydrophobic barrier that defines each subarray of the microarray, and a method for preparing such a microarray. The hydrophobic barrier is prepared using a microarray synthesis instrument, where NPPOC photoprotected and other hydrophobic group-bearing phosphoramidites are coupled to the microarray using light from a digital micromirror to direct formation of the hydrophobic barrier. The method utilizes hydrophobicity, a well-established property, of conventional phosphoramidite protecting groups for an entirely new application, the synthesis of hydrophobic barriers on microarrays.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2003Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Roche Nimblegen, Inc.Inventors: Mark McCormick, Klaus-Peter Stengele, Gary Barrett, Roland Green
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Patent number: 7482170Abstract: The present inventions provides an apparatus and method for the parallel loading of multiple samples in a microarray containing a plurality of sub-arrays. The method makes use of a microarray containing multiple sub-arrays, a loading channel array, and a fluid handling robot or an assembly robot or machine.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2003Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Roche Nimblegen, Inc.Inventors: Roland D. Green, Mark McCormick, Gary Barrett
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Patent number: 7201072Abstract: The present invention is directed to an automated sampling and/or dispensing device for minimizing possible sample contamination from contaminants (e.g., mechanical pieces of machinery, dust, or the like) falling into sample vials during analysis by having no mechanical moving parts above stationary samples. The automated sampling or dispensing device may include a table for supporting a sample holder holding a sample vessel, a sample arm assembly extending for supporting a sample probe, the sample arm assembly including a z-axis support and a sample probe support arm, and a drive assembly couple to the z-axis support of the sample arm assembly for powering and positioning the sample arm assembly. The drive assembly causes the sample arm assembly to move in translation along the x-axis, in translation along an axis coaxial with the z-axis support, and radially about the z-axis for inserting the sample probe into the sample vessel.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2004Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Elemental Scientific Inc.Inventors: Dan Wiederin, David Diaz, Gary Barrett
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Publication number: 20060009011Abstract: The present invention provides a method for recycling/reclaiming a monitor wafer and a method for testing a manufacturing process. The method for recycling/reclaiming the monitor wafer, among other steps, includes providing a monitor wafer having a number of front surface defects thereon (110), and annealing the monitor wafer in a presence of an inert gas to correct one or more of the number of front surface defects (150).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2004Publication date: January 12, 2006Applicants: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Gary Barrett, Bradley Sucher, Colin Carr
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Publication number: 20050267569Abstract: Devices and methods are described. One apparatus includes a stent including a sensor coupled thereto, the sensor including a material that oscillates when subjected to an applied magnetic field. The material may include at least one material selected from magnetoelastic materials and magnetorestrictive materials. The apparatus may further include a system adapted to monitor the sensor, the system including a generator adapted to apply a magnetic field that generates physical oscillations in the sensor, and a monitor adapted to detect magnetic fluctuation generated from the physical oscillations in the sensor. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2005Publication date: December 1, 2005Inventors: Gary Barrett, Jeffrey Wallace, Nitish Thakor, Ananth Natarajan
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Publication number: 20040110212Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the in situ synthesis of haptenylated border regions that provide a visual marker for aligning microarrays, and their development by a variety of either chemical or enzymatic methods. The invention also includes microarrays containing the visible borders. The visible borders allow for simple, direct determination of the grid location when pipetting manually, and provide an effective light-scattering marker for determination of grid location by robotic-optical methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2003Publication date: June 10, 2004Inventors: Mark McCormick, Gary Barrett, Roland Green, Jaz Singh
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Publication number: 20040110211Abstract: The present invention is a microarray having a plurality of subarrays with a hydrophobic barrier that defines each subarray of the microarray, and a method for preparing such a microarray. The hydrophobic barrier is prepared using a microarray synthesis instrument, where NPPOC photoprotected and other hydrophobic group-bearing phosphoramidites are coupled to the microarray using light from a digital micromirror to direct formation of the hydrophobic barrier. The method utilizes hydrophobicity, a well-established property, of conventional phosphoramidite protecting groups for an entirely new application, the synthesis of hydrophobic barriers on microarrays.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2003Publication date: June 10, 2004Inventors: Mark McCormick, Klaus-Peter Stengele, Gary Barrett, Roland Green
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Publication number: 20040101949Abstract: The present inventions provides an apparatus and method for the parallel loading of multiple samples in a microarray containing a plurality of sub-arrays. The method makes use of a microarray containing multiple sub-arrays, a loading channel array, and a fluid handling robot or an assembly robot or machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2003Publication date: May 27, 2004Inventors: Roland D. Green, Mark McCormick, Gary Barrett
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Patent number: 6688162Abstract: An apparatus for determining elasticity characteristics of a thin-film layer. The apparatus comprises a sensor element having a base magnetostrictive element at least one surface of which is at least partially coated with the thin-film layer. The thin-film layer may be of a variety of materials (having a synthetic and/or bio-component) in a state or form capable of being deposited, manually or otherwise, on the base element surface, such as by way of eye-dropper, melting, dripping, brushing, sputtering, spraying, etching, evaporation, dip-coating, laminating, etc. Among suitable thin-film layers for the sensor element of the invention are fluent bio-substances, thin-film deposits used in manufacturing processes, polymeric coatings, paint, an adhesive, and so on.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: University of Kentucky Research FoundationInventors: Leonidas G. Bachas, Gary Barrett, Craig A. Grimes, Dimitris Kouzoudis, Stefan Schmidt