Patents by Inventor Gerald Klein
Gerald Klein 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: 11468775Abstract: A device for communication between a parked vehicle bounding a parking space and a vehicle to be parked includes a transceiver configured to transmit at least one vehicle-specific minimum distance from the parked vehicle to the vehicle to be parked.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2017Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: ELEKTROBIT AUTOMOTIVE GMBHInventors: Sebastian Ohl, Gerald Klein
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Publication number: 20180053421Abstract: A device for communication between a parked vehicle bounding a parking space and a vehicle to be parked includes a transceiver configured to transmit at least one vehicle-specific minimum distance from the parked vehicle to the vehicle to be parked.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Sebastian Ohl, Gerald Klein
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Publication number: 20170327563Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated enteropathy in subjects who have been on antiretroviral therapy by orally administering immunoglobulin/protein isolate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2016Publication date: November 16, 2017Applicant: THE LAURIDSEN GROUP, INC.Inventors: Eric Weaver, Gerald Klein, Audrey L. Shaw
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Patent number: 8513309Abstract: The subject application provides a method of treating pruritus comprising administering to the skin of a subject afflicted with pruritus an amount of a perfluorocarbon effective to treat the pruritus. The subject application also provides a method of alleviating a symptom of psoriasis comprising administering to the skin of a subject afflicted with psoriasis an amount of a perfluorocarbon effective to alleviate the symptom of psoriasis. The subject application also provides a perfluorocarbon composition for use in treating a subject afflicted with pruritus or psoriasis. The subject application further provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising an amount of a perfluorocarbon for use in treating pruritus or psoriasis.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc.Inventor: Gerald Klein
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Publication number: 20130059021Abstract: A perfluoro(n-butylcyclohexane) composition is disclosed with numerous uses including topical and cosmetic applications, e.g., for application to the periocular skin or for the topical treatment of pruritus.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventors: Aharon Grossman, Chris Stern, Richard Kiral, Gary Clauson, Gerald Klein
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Publication number: 20120225102Abstract: A perfluorocarbon gel composition is disclosed with numerous uses including topical medical and cosmetic uses.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Inventors: Gerald Klein, Richard Kiral, Chris J. Stern
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Patent number: 8201576Abstract: A check valve assembly installable in a valve body comprising an elastomeric hinge that includes an elastomeric member and a hinge member around which the elastomeric member can bend. The elastomeric member is coupled to the hinge member. At least one rigid valve plate is coupled to the elastomeric member. At least one layer of reinforcement material is coupled to the elastomeric member and extends at least between the hinge member and the at least one rigid valve plate. The reinforcement material is sufficiently flexible to bend over the range of movement of the elastomeric member, substantially unstretchable, and capable of resisting abrasion forces encountered while the check valve is in operation.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2006Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Inventor: Gerald A. Klein
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Publication number: 20120083510Abstract: The subject application provides a method of treating pruritus comprising administering to the skin of a subject afflicted with pruritus an amount of a perfluorocarbon effective to treat the pruritus. The subject application also provides a method of alleviating a symptom of psoriasis comprising administering to the skin of a subject afflicted with psoriasis an amount of a perfluorocarbon effective to alleviate the symptom of psoriasis. The subject application also provides a perfluorocarbon composition for use in treating a subject afflicted with pruritus or psoriasis. The subject application further provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising an amount of a perfluorocarbon for use in treating pruritus or psoriasis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventor: Gerald Klein
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Patent number: 7811199Abstract: A method for operating a multi-speed automatic transmission of a motor vehicle. The automatic transmission has multiple shift elements for transmitting torque and/or power. When in forward and reverse gears, a first number of shift elements are engaged, and a second number of shift elements are disengaged. To improve the shift speed of successive upshifts and/or successive downshifts which are implemented in an overlapped manner, during a first upshift and/or downshift, at least one shift element, necessary for a successive second upshift and/or downshift, is prepared during the first upshift and/or downshift such that when the first upshift and/or downshift reaches a synchronous point, immediate implementation of the successive second upshift and/or downshift is possible. Depending on a gear change to be implemented, the first upshift and/or downshift from a current gear to a desired gear is preferably implemented as a multiple shift rather than a single shift.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2007Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Christian Popp, Klaus Steinhauser, Gerald Klein
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Publication number: 20070287583Abstract: A method for operating a multi-speed automatic transmission of a motor vehicle. The automatic transmission has multiple shift elements for transmitting torque and/or power. When in forward and reverse gears, a first number of shift elements are engaged, and a second number of shift elements are disengaged. To improve the shift speed of successive upshifts and/or successive downshifts which are implemented in an overlapped manner, during a first upshift and/or downshift, at least one shift element, necessary for a successive second upshift and/or downshift, is prepared during the first upshift and/or downshift such that when the first upshift and/or downshift reaches a synchronous point, immediate implementation of the successive second upshift and/or downshift is possible. Depending on a gear change to be implemented, the first upshift and/or downshift from a current gear to a desired gear is preferably implemented as a multiple shift rather than a single shift.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2007Publication date: December 13, 2007Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Klaus Steinhauser, Christian Popp, Gerald Klein
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Publication number: 20070239233Abstract: An apparatus for relief of chronic and acute pain in tissue or arthritic joints and/or for promoting wound healing and human tissue growth can include a handheld housing supporting an array of light emitting diodes (LED) for application of light to a portion of a human body. The LED array can have a light output in a wavelength range of between approximately 630 nanometers to approximately 940 nanometers, inclusive, and a power intensity in a range of at least approximately 20 milliwatts per square centimeter. A control interface can be include buttons for controlling operation of the LED array, and a timer operable in response to pressing the buttons for delivering power to the LED array for a predetermined period of time. The control interface can include an over-temperature sensor operable to automatically turn off power delivery to the LED array when a sensed temperature is above a predetermined value.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2006Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: LIFE WITHOUT PAIN L.L.C.Inventor: Gerald Klein
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Publication number: 20070235088Abstract: A check valve assembly installable in a valve body comprising an elastomeric hinge that includes an elastomeric member and a hinge member around which the elastomeric member can bend. The elastomeric member is coupled to the hinge member. At least one rigid valve plate is coupled to the elastomeric member. At least one layer of reinforcement material is coupled to the elastomeric member and extends at least between the hinge member and the at least one rigid valve plate. The reinforcement material is sufficiently flexible to bend over the range of movement of the elastomeric member, substantially unstretchable, and capable of resisting abrasion forces encountered while the check valve is in operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2006Publication date: October 11, 2007Inventor: Gerald Klein
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Publication number: 20060127275Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for storing a particle-containing liquid. The storage apparatus comprises a microfluidic convoluted flow channel having a plurality of particle capture regions. The storage channel is preferably an isotropic spatially periodic channel. Sedimented particles can be resuspended following storage. This invention further provides a microfluidic analysis cartridge having a convoluted storage channel therein. The sample analysis can use optical, electrical, pressure sensitive, or flow sensitive detection. A plurality of analysis channels can be included in a single cartridge. The analysis channels can be joined to reagent inlets for diluents, indicators or lysing agents. A mixing channel can be positioned between the reagent inlet and the analysis region to allow mixing and reaction of the reagent. The cartridge can include additional valves and pumps for flow management.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2005Publication date: June 15, 2006Applicant: University of WashingtonInventors: Mark Holl, Floyd Edwards, Robert Morff, Gerald Klein
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Publication number: 20050259437Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods pertaining generally, in some embodiments, to improved illumination for microscopes. For example, certain embodiments relate to the use of an array of multiple wavelength light-emitting diodes that are coupled to an integrating sphere. Light exiting the sphere is relayed using a fused fiber optic bundle. The systems, etc., effectively improve the illumination system over the traditional illumination system used by most microscope manufacturers, and can be particularly useful when applied to photomicrography.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2005Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: Gerald Klein, Phillip Freund
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Publication number: 20050003521Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and methods for performing an array of chemical reactions. The device includes a substrate having an array of microwells. Each microwell within the array includes a porous region defined in the first side and extending partially through the substrate. The porous region is formed by the selective removal of a substrate constituent, such that the porous region is defined by a continuous portion of the substrate. A wide range of functional groups, sample molecules, and chemical moieties that can be easily introduced into the described microwells and immobilized therein, particularly onto the porous region of the substrate, therefore the devices of the present invention are useful as supports for the synthesis of compounds, such as biomolecules, and for a range of methods involving chemical reactions and assays.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2004Publication date: January 6, 2005Inventors: David O'Connor, Barton Norton, Gerald Klein
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Patent number: 6508742Abstract: Within the scope of the procedure for improvement of the shifting speed of automatic transmissions, at each gear shift at least one engaging or disengaging shifting element needed for the next gear shift in the same direction is prepared or lowered to shifting pressure during the gear shift in a manner such that when the synchronous rotational speed is reached, it is made possible immediately to carry out the next gear shift.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2001Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Christian Popp, Klaus Steinhauser, Gerald Klein
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Publication number: 20020019292Abstract: Within the scope of the procedure for improvement of the shifting speed of automatic transmissions, at each gear shift at least one engaging or disengaging shifting element needed for the next gear shift in the same direction is prepared or lowered to shifting pressure during the gear shift in a manner such that when the synchronous rotational speed is reached, it is made possible immediately to carry out the next gear shift.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2001Publication date: February 14, 2002Inventors: Christian Popp, Klaus Steinhauser, Gerald Klein
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Patent number: 5264095Abstract: Disclosed herein is a methodology for analyzing isoenzymes using capillary zone electrophoresis ("CZE") techniques. Briefly, an isoenzyme-containing sample and a substrate capable of being catalyzed by said isoenzyme into a reaction product are introduced into a capillary column comprising a buffer. Most preferably, the buffer contains the substrate prior to introduction of the sample into such substrate-buffer. CZE separation techniques are applied to the column such that the isoenzymes are separated from each other into discrete zones. The separation techniques are terminated such that product is rapidly generated by the catalytic conversion of substrate by the isoenzymes, and accumulated, within each discrete zone, followed by detection of product. Information regarding the relative distribution of the isoenzymes can be derived from the relative distribution of the product.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1992Date of Patent: November 23, 1993Assignee: Beckman Instruments, Inc.Inventors: You-Zung Hseih, Fu-Tai A. Chen, James C. Sternberg, Gerald Klein, Cheng-Ming Liu
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Patent number: 5145567Abstract: Disclosed herein is a methodology for analyzing isoenzymes using capillary zone electrophoresis ("CZE") techniques. Briefly, an isoenzyme-containing sample and a substrate capable of being catalyzed by said isoenzyme into a reaction product are introduced into a capillary column comprising a buffer. Most preferably, the buffer contains the substrate prior to introduction of the sample into such substrate-buffer. CZE separation techniques are applied to the column such that the isoenzymes are separated from each other into discrete zones. The separation techniques are terminated such that product is rapidly generated by the catalytic conversion of substrate by the isoenzymes, and accumulated, within each discrete zone, followed by detection of product. Information regarding the relative distribution of the isoenzymes can be derived from the relative distribution of the product.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1991Date of Patent: September 8, 1992Assignee: Beckman Instruments, Inc.Inventors: You-Zung Hsieh, Fu-Tai A. Chen, James C. Sternberg, Gerald Klein, Cheng-Ming Liu