Patents by Inventor Gary To

Gary To 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).

  • Reduced coil segmented stator
    Publication number: 20050258706
    Abstract: A brushless permanent magnet (BPM) electric machine including a segmented stator having interconnected stator segment assemblies defining M stator teeth. Each of said M stator teeth having substantially the same axially facing size and shape. N coil windings are individually wound about the stator teeth. N<M.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Gary Horst, Keith Hoemann
  • Facilitation of iontophoresis using charged moieties
    Publication number: 20050260153
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for making and using sterically enhanced antagonist aptamer conjugates that include a nucleic acid sequence having a specific affinity for a target molecule and a soluble, high molecular weight steric group that augments or facilitates the inhibition of binding to, or interaction with, the target molecule binding partner by the target molecule when bound to the aptamer conjugate. The present invention also provides methods and formulations for ocular delivery of a biologically active molecule by attaching a charged moiety to the biologically active molecule and delivering the biologically active molecule by iontophoresis. Iontophoresis of a biologically active molecule that is conjugated to a high molecular weight neutral moiety, in enhanced by substituting the high molecular weight neutral moiety with a charged molecule of comparable size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Pericles Calias, Gary Cook, David Shima, David Turner, Mary Ganley
  • Process for the manufacture of electrophoretic displays
    Publication number: 20050259313
    Abstract: This invention relates to processes for the manufacture of electrophoretic displays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Xiaojia Wang, Rong-Chang Liang, Gary Kang
  • Decorative chair base assembly
    Publication number: 20050258320
    Abstract: A decorative chair base having a metal substructure, a single molded plastic cover and a plurality of decorative inserts. The metal substructure has a central hub and radiating leg portions. At the extended ends of the leg portions are sleeves for mounting casters. The plastic cover also has a central hub and leg portions. The central hub of the cover fits over the central hub of the substructure and each leg portion of the cover overlays a leg portion of the substructure. Each leg portion of the cover has a raised end section, and a recess and there is a raised section surrounding the hub portion. An insert is mounted in each recess so as to be flush with the raised portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Tom Edwards, Errol Pearsons, Gary Schmitt, Brian Yeckering, Odie Eaves, Rick Rimer
  • System and method for migrating data between memories
    Publication number: 20050259481
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a method for migrating data from one location to another comprising establishing a new memory location under control of a specific memory accessing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Shaw, Gary Gostin
  • High pressure media milling system and process of forming particles
    Publication number: 20050258288
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a media mill system and a method using the same to produce fine and ultra-fine particles useful in diagnostic agents, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, nutraceuticals and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Sean Dalziel, Gary Foggin, William Ford, Henricus Gommeren
  • Variously configurable rotating biological contactor and prefabricated components therefor
    Publication number: 20050258083
    Abstract: Improved fabricated subcomponents, components and rotating biological contactor embodiments that are assembled from, and that incorporate, such subcomponents and components are achieved. The components comprise tank sections, bulkheads, contactor drums, paddle wheels, shaft assemblies including associated bearings and supports, each of which may be assembled from preformed subcomponents if desired. Rotating biological contactors are assemblable at an installation site, which may be a confined space if desired, by two men with simple tools. In an assembled rotating biological contactor, the shaft assemblies can rotated by an electric motor, by fluidic pressure exerted upon paddle wheel blades, or by both in combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Gary Miller
  • Process for producing indenol esters or ethers
    Publication number: 20050261513
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making indenol esters or ether from an ?-substituted cinnamic aldehyde derivative such as an acetal or an acylal. This reaction is promoted by the use of strong mineral acids, sulphonic acids, acidic zeolites or Lewis acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Gary Womack, Roger Snowden, Herve Mosimann
  • Touch screen ordering system for fast food sales
    Publication number: 20050261974
    Abstract: A touch screen ordering system for fast food sales that includes a number of transaction language selection keys; a payment type selection key for allowing payment to be made via cash, charge, debit, check, etc.; a touch screen menu item display as well as offered menu item options display; an enter menu item selection; an enter additional menu item key; a running display showing total payment due as well as total items ordered; a submit order for preparation; an approximate order preparation time; and a total fee for meal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Gary Podratz
  • Method and system for wide-field multi-photon microscopy having a confocal excitation plane
    Publication number: 20050259319
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a wide-field microscope includes a stage configured to hold a specimen having a fluorescent material therein, and a multi-photon excitation light source configured to produce a substantially parallel beam of excitation light having a single photon energy less than an absorption energy required for single photon excitation of the fluorescent material. An infinity corrected objective is optically coupled to the multi-photon excitation light source and configured to focus the substantially parallel beam of excitation light onto the specimen such that multi-photon excitation of the fluorescent material simultaneously occurs over a predetermined area of the specimen. A focus lens is configured to focus emission light emitted from the predetermined area of the specimen onto at least two pixels of an image detector simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Gary Brooker
  • Assembly for use in orthopaedic surgery
    Publication number: 20050261694
    Abstract: An assembly for use in orthopaedic surgery, comprises a component (2, 34, 50) which is to be positioned within a body cavity to engage a bone. The component comprises a hollow shell which is open on one side to allow access to its interior and has a fastening formation (10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 60) within it. The assembly includes a manipulator (36, 52) having a clasp (62) for engaging the fastening formation so as to fasten the component to the manipulator. The portion of the formation which is engaged by the clasp is located within the shell so that, when the component is fastened to the manipulator, the clasp is located at least partially within the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Marcus Orton, Gary Moore
  • Wood-plastic composite door jamb and brickmold, and method of making same
    Publication number: 20050257455
    Abstract: A building frame member for installation in an opening formed in a wall of a building structure capable of receiving and supporting a door is provided. The building frame member includes a composite of a solid thermoplastic material and wood flour. Preferably, the building frame member includes a thermoplastic skin at least partially covering a core of the composite. The building frame members are particularly useful for serving as doorjambs and/or brickmolds. A building passageway structure having the building frame member, and related methods also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Gary Fagan
  • Folding shelf
    Publication number: 20050258117
    Abstract: A rack-type shelf having means of folding against its installed wall surface or remaining open at generally any angle between horizontal and vertical. The folding shelf of the present invention comprises: a wall mount portion, a shelf portion and brace members. The shelf portion is provided with a pivotal axle member protruding sidewardly from each rear side of said shelf. These axle members thus mate rotationally within a similarly sized protrusion within both side bottom members of the wall mount portion thus creating a hinge. Support members are rotationally yet securedly attached to a central horizontal wall mount member, and gravitationally suspend the shelf member by means of hooking around any of the shelf portion's plurality of shelf wire rod members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Gary Drake
  • Inhibition of factor B, the alternative complement pathway and methods related thereto
    Publication number: 20050260198
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel inhibitors of the alternative complement pathway and particularly, novel anti-factor B antibodies. Also disclosed is the use of such inhibitors to reduce or prevent airway hyperresponsiveness and/or airway inflammation by selectively inhibiting the alternative complement pathway, thereby treating diseases in which such conditions play a role. Also disclosed is the use of such inhibitors to reduce or prevent other diseases and conditions, including ischemia-reperfusion injury, by inhibition of the alternative complement pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Applicants: The Regents of the University of Colorado, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, MUSC Foundation for Research Development
    Inventors: Vernon Holers, Joshua Thurman, Christian Taube, Erwin Gelfand, Gary Gilkeson
  • Fixed network utility data collection system and method
    Publication number: 20050259580
    Abstract: A fixed network utility data collection system includes a plurality of endpoints arranged in a tiered and spoke-like configuration relative to a central data collecting device. An RF transmission from the central device transmits out over the endpoints in a spoke. The first endpoint in the spoke to hear the transmission then hops the transmission to the other endpoints in the spoke. Once all of the endpoints in a spoke have received the transmission they respond to the transmission. The response starts with the outer-most endpoint and is transmitted to the next endpoint in the spoke line. That endpoint adds its response and forwards the message to the next endpoint in the spoke line and so on. Upon the inner-most endpoint of the spoke receiving the response, it adds its response and transmits the final collective response to the central device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Christopher Osterloh, Neil Hovelsrud, Gary Larson
  • Press for draining canned goods
    Publication number: 20050257699
    Abstract: A press for draining liquids from canned goods including a pair of pivoting arms. A press plate is attached to each pivoting arm. The press is operable to squeeze liquid from canned goods such as canned meats and canned vegetables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventor: Gary Wimberly
  • Dihydrobenzofuranyl alkanamine derivatives and methods for using same
    Publication number: 20050261347
    Abstract: Compounds of formula 2 or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided: wherein each of R1a, R2a, R3a, Ar, y, and m are as defined herein, which are agonists or partial agonists of the 2C subtype of brain serotonin receptors. The compounds, and compositions containing the compounds, are used to treat a variety of central nervous system disorders such as schizophrenia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Applicant: Wyeth
    Inventors: Jonathan Gross, Marla Williams, Gary Stack, Hong Gao, Dahui Zhou
  • Multi-functional convertible transport cart
    Patent number: 6966574
    Abstract: A multi-functional cart for transporting objects including a frame, a first handle connected to the frame adjacent a first end of the frame, a second handle connected to the frame adjacent a second end of the frame, a first pair of wheels connected to the frame adjacent the first end of the frame and a second pair of wheels connected to the frame adjacent the second end of the frame. The handles are different sizes and are selectively movable between perpendicular to the frame and coplanar to the frame. The frame has a generally rectangular configuration and includes frame members which are telescopically connected to each other. The multi-functional cart transforms into eight or more configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Inventor: Gary-Michael Dahl
  • Electronic component and method of manufacturing same
    Patent number: 6967390
    Abstract: An electronic component includes an electronic chip (110) and a chip carrier portion (120) having sidewalls (121) and a bottom portion (122). The electronic chip is mounted over the bottom portion of the chip carrier portion, and the chip carrier portion shields the electronic chip from radiation outside of the electronic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Johnson
  • Utility vehicle
    Patent number: D511715
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Gary David Hohnl, Michael Bedis, James Heinrich Weitz, Alberto Mantilla, Anthony John Baxter, Michael Patrick McCarren