Patents by Inventor Gary Keith

Gary Keith 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).

  • Patent number: 12364988
    Abstract: A sample preparation cartridge for use with a sample preparation device, the cartridge includes a housing defining plural separate segments, at least one of said segments comprising a fixed section of a pipette component; and a moveable head comprising a pipette tip, the head being configured, in use, to be moved between a position in which the pipette tip is in sealed engagement with the fixed section of pipette component and a position in which pipette tip is positioned adjacent to another of said plural segments. With the present invention a disposable sample preparation cartridge and corresponding analytical reader can be provided in a very cost effective and simple manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: TTP Plc
    Inventors: Piers Sebastian Harding, Gary Stephen Howard, Gary Keith Jepps
  • Patent number: 12239978
    Abstract: There is provided a sample preparation device comprising a sample preparation vessel and a bead manipulation mechanism for manipulating sample preparation beads in the vessel. The bead manipulation mechanism comprises: one or more magnets arranged to produce a magnetic field for manipulating, in use, one or more beads in the vessel. Each magnet is attached to a support frame by a biasing support arranged to support the magnet in contact against an outer surface of the vessel such that the magnet maintains contact with the vessel during relative movement between the magnets and the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: TTP Plc
    Inventors: Piers Sebastian Harding, Gary Keith Jepps
  • Publication number: 20230398535
    Abstract: There are provided sample analysis cartridges, and methods and systems using such sample analysis cartridges, wherein the sample analysis cartridges comprise a reaction chamber configured to receive a sample; a film defining at least a portion of a face of the reaction chamber; an inlet port fluidly connected to an inlet of the reaction chamber and an outlet port fluidly connected to an outlet of the reaction chamber; and an air reservoir fluidly connected to the reaction chamber; the inlet port, outlet port and air reservoir arranged such that, as the reaction chamber is filled with fluid through the inlet port, gas within the reaction chamber may escape the cartridge through the outlet port whilst gas within the air reservoir is retained; the inlet port, outlet port and air reservoir being further arranged such that such that, if the inlet and outlet ports are sealed, gas within the air reservoir applies pressure on the contents of the reaction chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Piers Sebastian Harding, Gary Keith Jepps
  • Patent number: 11811884
    Abstract: A service provider receives a request to attach a subscription to a client node. The request can be an authenticated request by an entity associated with the client node. In response to the request, information is stored that indicates the client node is authorized for the subscription. A service can determine a connection by the client node to a service. The connection can trigger the subscription to be created for the client node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas A. Gochenaur, Gary Keith Wicker
  • Publication number: 20230105188
    Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems, and methods to aid in the manipulation of cells. The devices, methods, and systems disclosed herein can be applied towards, for example, automation of the in vitro fertilization process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Jose Antonio HORCAJADAS ALMANSA, Tamara MARTIN VILLALBA, Santiago MUNNE, Hannah Victoria HARE, Edwin James STONE, Michael Ian WALKER, Jonathan Patrick CASEY, Peter Lee CROSSLEY, Alan James JUDD, Gary Keith JEPPS
  • Patent number: 11555727
    Abstract: A pesticide volume meter for a pesticide spray system comprises a flow sensor, which measures a flow rate of a pesticide dispensed by the pesticide spray system. The pesticide volume meter also comprises a memory and a control unit. The control unit determines a volume of pesticide dispensed by the pesticide spray system based on the measured flow rate, and stores the determined volume in the memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: B&G EQUIPMENT COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark Allen Gregory, Gary Keith Gentry
  • Patent number: 11448482
    Abstract: A firearm light accessory with one or more embodiments enabling its user to control brightness of the colored beam or white beam of the firearm light. It comprises three items: a see-through lens cover with its base (18) attached to its cap (10) by a spring-assisted hinge, iris (12), and transparent colored disk (20). The cap is closed for the colored beam and opened for the white beam. Iris adjusting lever (14) protrudes through lens cover base (18). The lever position determines the amount of light passing through the accessory, so as to control brightness. The accessory can be produced with minimal equipment and materials by a person having ordinary skill in the art. Costs of production compared to the prices of colored filter devices not having brightness-control ability indicate commercial feasibility. Benefits include reducing glare, preserving the user's night vision, and reducing the user's risk of detection, thereby to assist hunters and to protect persons in combat or similar danger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Inventor: Gary Keith Robb
  • Publication number: 20210268268
    Abstract: Disclosed are highly compliant bioelectronic neural interface devices with hydrogel adhesion. Example devices include adhesion-promoting functional groups that facilitate enhanced electrical contact with the nerve without the need for continuous application of pressure. A transfer process may be used to fabricate the device using a sacrificial material (e.g., polyacrylic acid (PAA)) that has tunable solubility in aqueous media, helping avoid the need for harsher release chemicals that may affect the properties of the hydrogel. The transfer process also helps achieve electrode contacts that are flush with a surface of the device and facilitate more intimate contact with the nerve. A gradual change in Young's modulus from a stiff contact pad region to a more compliant electrode contact region may be achieved via a varied amount of an epoxy-based material (such as SU-8 ) and with silicone-based material (such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)) to encapsulate the device cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicants: University of Pittsburgh - Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, Carnegie Mellon University
    Inventors: Charles C. HORN, Gutian Xiao, Christopher Bettinger, Gary Keith Redder, Xiao Chuan Ong, Wel˜Chen Huang, Lee Erik Bartholomew Fisher, Rob Gaunt
  • Patent number: 11062243
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods, and computer program products for providing an enhanced resource sharing management platform configured for intelligent, proactive and responsive integration of resource activity functionality with a resource sharing management application provided on a user device. The system is further configured to perform one or more user activities, in an integrated manner, within a single interface of the user device, without requiring the user to operate disparate applications. Furthermore, the system is configured to receive user input through multiple communication channels such as a textual communication channel and an audio communication channel. The system is further configured to switch between the various communication channels seamlessly, and in real-time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary Keith Romaine, Christine Denise Howe
  • Publication number: 20210178388
    Abstract: There is provided a sample preparation device comprising a sample preparation vessel and a bead manipulation mechanism for manipulating sample preparation beads in the vessel. The bead manipulation mechanism comprises: one or more magnets arranged to produce a magnetic field for manipulating, in use, one or more beads in the vessel. Each magnet is attached to a support frame by a biasing support arranged to support the magnet in contact against an outer surface of the vessel such that the magnet maintains contact with the vessel during relative movement between the magnets and the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Piers Sebastian Harding, Gary Keith Jepps
  • Publication number: 20210086187
    Abstract: A sample preparation cartridge for use with a sample preparation device, the cartridge includes a housing defining plural separate segments, at least one of said segments comprising a fixed section of a pipette component; and a moveable head comprising a pipette tip, the head being configured, in use, to be moved between a position in which the pipette tip is in sealed engagement with the fixed section of pipette component and a position in which pipette tip is positioned adjacent to another of said plural segments. With the present invention a disposable sample preparation cartridge and corresponding analytical reader can be provided in a very cost effective and simple manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Piers Sebastian HARDING, Gary Stephen HOWARD, Gary Keith JEPPS
  • Publication number: 20210072064
    Abstract: A pesticide volume meter for a pesticide spray system comprises a flow sensor, which measures a flow rate of a pesticide dispensed by the pesticide spray system. The pesticide volume meter also comprises a memory and a control unit. The control unit determines a volume of pesticide dispensed by the pesticide spray system based on the measured flow rate, and stores the determined volume in the memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Allen Gregory, Gary Keith Gentry
  • Patent number: 10927510
    Abstract: Pre-cut (or pre-formed) synthetic turf kits and methods of installing same are provided. Kits or methods may or may not include installation templates of paper, foam or other suitable materials with corresponding insert material spaces and patterns printed or already cut out and removed providing a faster and easier install method. The pre-formed turf can be installed either before or after the paver, stone, brick, tile, or wood insert materials are in place to make beautiful square, circle, rectangular and diagonal patterned turf grid designed hardscapes. This makes installation possible without needing an expensive specialty turf contractor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Inventor: Gary Keith Goglia
  • Patent number: 10857538
    Abstract: A sample preparation cartridge for use with a sample preparation device, the cartridge includes a housing defining plural separate segments, at least one of said segments comprising a fixed section of a pipette component; and a moveable head comprising a pipette tip, the head being configured, in use, to be moved between a position in which the pipette tip is in sealed engagement with the fixed section of pipette component and a position in which pipette tip is positioned adjacent to another of said plural segments. With the present invention a disposable sample preparation cartridge and corresponding analytical reader can be provided in a very cost effective and simple manner whilst still ensuring high quality sample preparation for analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: TTP Plc
    Inventors: Piers Sebastian Harding, Gary Stephen Howard, Gary Keith Jepps
  • Patent number: 10862187
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of vehicular antenna assemblies and methods relating to assembling vehicular antenna assemblies. In an exemplary embodiment, a vehicular antenna assembly generally includes a dielectric antenna carrier and at least one antenna coupled to the dielectric antenna carrier. The at least one antenna includes a lower end portion that extends downwardly relative to the dielectric antenna carrier. The lower end portion is positionable within an opening in a printed circuit board and/or positionable in electrical contact with a contact member along the printed circuit board when the dielectric antenna carrier and the at least one antenna are moved relatively downward toward the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Inventors: Hasan Yasin, Wassim Borchani, Ayman Duzdar, Joseph M. Combi, Gary Keith Reed
  • Publication number: 20200325640
    Abstract: Pre-cut (or pre-formed) synthetic turf kits and methods of installing same are provided. Kits or methods may or may not include installation templates of paper, foam or other suitable materials with corresponding insert material spaces and patterns printed or already cut out and removed providing a faster and easier install method. The pre-formed turf can be installed either before or after the paver, stone, brick, tile, or wood insert materials are in place to make beautiful square, circle, rectangular and diagonal patterned turf grid designed hardscapes. This makes installation possible without needing an expensive specialty turf contractor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventor: Gary Keith GOGLIA
  • Publication number: 20200325639
    Abstract: My invention modifies synthetic turf in its traditional solid roll turf form for distribution and sale by adding a manual or machine design cutting process to change the overall look and shape of the finished turf material offering a new and improved method of design and application allowing seamless integration and use with other materials for hardscape installations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventor: Gary Keith Goglia
  • Patent number: 10683139
    Abstract: A replaceable fluid container for a vehicle, the container comprising: a housing comprising a fluid reservoir; an outlet port arranged on the housing to couple the reservoir in fluidic communication with a fluid system of the vehicle for supplying fluid from the reservoir to the vehicle; an inlet port arranged on the housing to couple the reservoir for receiving fluid from the engine to the reservoir; and a vent port arranged on the housing to couple the reservoir for allowing gas to be passed into and out from the reservoir, wherein the inlet, outlet and vent ports are arranged on a common end of the housing and are arranged such that the distance between the vent port and the nearest of the inlet port and outlet port is greater than the distance between the inlet port and the outlet port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Castrol Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Philip Barnes, Peter Stuart Brett, Steven Paul Goodier, Piers Sebastian Harding, Gary Keith Jepps, Mark O'Malley, Thomas James McPherson
  • Publication number: 20200102528
    Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems, and methods to aid in the manipulation of cells. The devices, methods, and systems disclosed herein can be applied towards, for example, automation of the in vitro fertilization process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Jose Antonio HORCAJADAS ALMANSA, Tamara MARTIN VILLALBA, Santiago MUNNE, Hannah Victoria HARE, Edwin James STONE, Michael Ian WALKER, Jonathan Patrick CASEY, Peter Lee CROSSLEY, Alan James JUDD, Gary Keith JEPPS
  • Patent number: D894039
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Inventor: Gary Keith Goglia