Patents by Inventor H. Fisher

H. Fisher 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).

  • WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER
    Publication number: 20090224856
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for use in wireless energy transfer, which includes a first resonator structure configured to transfer energy non-radiatively with a second resonator structure over a distance greater than a characteristic size of the second resonator structure. The non-radiative energy transfer is mediated by a coupling of a resonant field evanescent tail of the first resonator structure and a resonant field evanescent tail of the second resonator structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: Aristeidis Karalis, Andre B. Kurs, Robert Moffatt, John D. Joannopoulos, Peter H. Fisher, Marin Soljacic
  • Biaryl substituted triazoles as sodium channel blockers
    Patent number: 7572822
    Abstract: Biaryl substituted triazole compounds represented by Formula I, II or III, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and a process for making such compounds and salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprise an effective amount of the instant compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of treating conditions associated with, or caused by, sodium channel activity, including, for example, acute pain, chronic pain, visceral pain, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, epilepsy, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, anxiety, multiple sclerosis, and bipolar disorder, comprise administering an effective amount of the present compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Merck & Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Prasun K. Chakravarty, Louis L. Zuegner, III, legal representative, William H. Parsons, Brenda Palucki, Bishan Zhou, Min K. Park, Michael H. Fisher
  • Bilaterial drum pedal
    Patent number: 7525031
    Abstract: A drum pedal assembly is constructed with a beater assembly having a base plate adapted to sit on the floor and having an outer end adapted to be juxtaposed with a drum. Upright posts are mounted on the base plate and a split shaft is mounted to an upright posts. The split shaft has a pair of coaxial shaft parts having outer ends journaled in bearings housed in the upright posts and axially juxtaposed inner ends journaled in a central support member. A drum beater is mounted on each of the coaxial shafts. The beater is driven by a pair of pedal assemblies, each provided with a pedal pivoted mounted on a separate base plate and a pair of posts having upper and lower ends mounted on the base plate. The post upper ends house bearings and a shaft is rotatably mounted in the bearings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Inventor: Charles H. Fisher, IV
  • System and method for effectively implementing an electronic image hub device
    Publication number: 20090102930
    Abstract: A system and method for effectively implementing an electronic image hub device includes a peripheral device, such as a digital camera, that may be periodically connected to the image hub device by a system user. The system user may then utilize the image hub device to transfer captured data from the peripheral device to a specific data destination, such as a user service on a distributed computer network. The peripheral device also may utilize the image hub device to recharge batteries that become depleted through operation of the peripheral device. The system user may then subsequently access and utilize the captured data from the data destination in accordance with the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Clay H. Fisher, Steven G. Goldstein, David G. Longendyke
  • Substituted Triazoles as Sodium Channel Blockers
    Publication number: 20090074890
    Abstract: Substituted triazole compounds represented by Formula I, II or III, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprise an effective amount of the instant compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of treating conditions associated with, or caused by, sodium channel activity, including, for example, acute pain, chronic pain, visceral pain, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, migraine, headache pain, migraine headache, epilepsy, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetic neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, manic depression and bipolar disorder, comprise administering an effective amount of the present compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Min K. Park, Prasun K. Chakravarty, Bishan Zhou, Edward Gonzalez, Hyun Ok, Brenda Palucki, William H. Parsons, Rosemary Sisco, Michael H. Fisher, Louis L. Zuegner, III
  • Antiprotozoal imidazopyridine compounds
    Patent number: 7504501
    Abstract: Compounds described by the Formula (I): (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, or N-oxides thereof. The compounds are useful for the treatment and prevention of protozoal diseases in mammals and birds. A method for controlling coccidiosis in poultry comprises administering an effective amount of the compound alone, or in combination with one or more anticoccidial agent(s). A composition for controlling coccidiosis in poultry comprises the compound alone, or in combination with one or more anticoccidial agent(s). Methods for the treatment and prevention of mammalian protozoal diseases, such as, for example, toxoplasmosis, malaria, African trypanosomiasis, Chagas disease, and opportunistic infections comprise administering the compound alone, or in combination with one or more antiprotozoal agent(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Merial Limited
    Inventors: Matthew J. Wyvratt, Tesfaye Biftu, Michael H. Fisher, Dennis M. Schmatz
  • System and method for effectively implementing an electronic image hub device
    Patent number: 7479983
    Abstract: A system and method for effectively implementing an electronic image hub device includes a peripheral device, such as a digital camera, that may be periodically connected to the image hub device by a system user. The system user may then utilize the image hub device to transfer captured data from the peripheral device to a specific data destination, such as a user service on a distributed computer network. The peripheral device also may utilize the image hub device to recharge batteries that become depleted through operation of the peripheral device. The system user may then subsequently access and utilize the captured data from the data destination in accordance with the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Clay H. Fisher, Steven G. Goldstein, David G. Longendyke
  • Substituted triazoles as sodium channel blockers
    Patent number: 7459475
    Abstract: Substituted triazole compounds represented by Formula I, II or III, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprise an effective amount of the instant compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of treating conditions associated with, or caused by, sodium channel activity, including, for example, acute pain, chronic pain, visceral pain, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, migraine, headache pain, migraine headache, epilepsy, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetic neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, manic depression and bipolar disorder, comprise administering an effective amount of the present compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Merck & Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Min K. Park, Prasun K. Chakravarty, Bishan Zhou, Edward Gonzalez, Hyun Ok, Brenda Palucki, William H. Parsons, Rosemary Sisco, Louis L. Zuegner, III, legal representative, Michael H. Fisher
  • WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER
    Publication number: 20080278264
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for use in wireless energy transfer, which includes a first resonator structure configured to transfer energy non-radiatively with a second resonator structure over a distance greater than a characteristic size of the second resonator structure. The non-radiative energy transfer is mediated by a coupling of a resonant field evanescent tail of the first resonator structure and a resonant field evanescent tail of the second resonator structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Aristeidis Karalis, Andre B. Kurs, Robert Moffatt, John D. Joannopoulos, Peter H. Fisher, Marin Soljacic
  • Junction device with logic and expansion capability
    Patent number: 7443056
    Abstract: A junction box receives a plurality of input signals. The input signals are combined in accordance with AND logic to provide an output signal when all input signals are present. Multiple junction boxes may be connected to one another to increase the number of input signals that are accepted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Inventors: Philip H. Fisher, Trent P. Fisher, Larry J. Linder
  • Antiprotozoal imidazopyridine compounds
    Patent number: 7429590
    Abstract: Compounds described by the Formula (I) or (II): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, or N-oxides thereof. The compounds are useful for the treatment and prevention of protozoal diseases in mammals and birds. A method for controlling coccidiosis in poultry comprises administering an effective amount of the compound alone, or in combination with one or more anticoccidieal agent(s). A composition for controlling coccidiosis in poultry comprises the compound alone, or in combination with one or more anticoccidial agent(s). Methods for the treatment and prevention of mammalian protozoal diseases, such as, for example, toxoplasmosis, malaria. African typanosomiasis, Chagas disease, and opportunistic infections comprise administering the compound alone, or in combination with one or more antiprotozoal agent(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Merck & Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Tesfaye Biftu, Matthew J. Wyvratt, Louis L. Zuegner, III, legal representative, Michael H. Fisher
  • Ophthalmic compositions for treating ocular hypertension
    Patent number: 7414067
    Abstract: This invention relates to the use of potent potassium channel blockers or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions which leads to elevated intraoccular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention also relates to the use of such compounds to provide a neuroprotective effect to the eye of mammalian species, particularly humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignees: Merck & Co. Inc., Evotec OAI
    Inventors: Edward Andrew Boyd, Michael H. Fisher, Maria L. Garcia, Gregory J. Kaczorowski, Peter T. Meinke, William H. Parsons, Stephen Price, John Stibbard
  • Biaryl substituted triazoles as sodium channel blockers
    Publication number: 20080171777
    Abstract: Biaryl substituted triazole compounds represented by Formula I, II or III, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and a process for making such compounds and salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprise an effective amount of the instant compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of treating conditions associated with, or caused by, sodium channel activity, including, for example, acute pain, chronic pain, visceral pain, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, epilepsy, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, anxiety, multiple sclerosis, and bipolar disorder, comprise administering an effective amount of the present compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventors: Prasun K. Chakravarty, Michael H. Fisher, Louis L. Zuegner, William H. Parsons, Brenda Palucki, Bishan Zhou, Min K. Park
  • Low shrinkage sheet molded composite formulations
    Publication number: 20080090954
    Abstract: Low shrinkage sheet molded composite (SMC) formulations and methods for producing low shrinkage sheet molded composites from the SMC formulations are provided. Thermosetting low (LPA) profile additive compositions and the use of thermosetting LPA compositions in producing low shrinkage sheet molded composites are also provided. The LPA compositions allow for the production of sheet molded composites with a high quality surface profile which have both high mechanical and dimensional stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Sumner, Timothy A. Tufts, Dennis H. Fisher
  • Junction device with logic and expansion capability
    Publication number: 20080048496
    Abstract: A junction box receives a plurality of input signals. The input signals are combined in accordance with AND logic to provide an output signal when all input signals are present. Multiple junction boxes may be connected to one another to increase the number of input signals that are accepted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Philip H. Fisher, Trent P. Fisher, Larry J. Linder
  • Therapy system and method for treating and reducing risk factors associated with overweight and obesity
    Publication number: 20080046284
    Abstract: A therapy system and method for treating and reducing risk factors associated with overweight and obesity in patients, especially children in a medical clinic setting having facilities for personal training of patients, and personnel including at least one physician who is also a certified personal trainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Maria C. Fisher, Brian H. Fisher
  • Biaryl substituted triazoles as sodium channel blockers
    Patent number: 7326726
    Abstract: Biaryl substituted triazole compounds represented by Formula I, II or III, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and a process for making such compounds and salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprise an effective amount of the instant compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of treating conditions associated with, or caused by, sodium channel activity, including, for example, acute pain, chronic pain, visceral pain, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, epilepsy, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, anxiety, multiple sclerosis, and bipolar disorder, comprise administering an effective amount of the present compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Prasun K. Chakravarty, Louis L. Zuegner III, legal representative, Brenda Palucki, Min K. Park, William H. Parsons, Bishan Zhou, Michael H. Fisher, deceased
  • Ultralight trim composite
    Patent number: 7322440
    Abstract: An ultra light, noise reducing composite (1) comprises an acoustically transparent, light weight film (6) between an underlay layer (5) and an air flow resistance layer (4). This composite allows to easily tune the acoustic properties by balancing the absorption and sound transmission behaviour of the composite (1). This air flow resistance layer (4) has an air flow resistance of between 500 Ns/m3 and 10,000 Ns/m3 and an area mass between 200 g/m2 and 3,000 g/m2. The underlay layer (5) has a stiffness value in the range between 100 Pa and 100,000 Pa. The light weight film (6) may consist of a synthetic foil and preferably has a thickness of 0.01 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Rieter Technologies AG
    Inventors: Hameed S. Khan, James H. Fisher, Steven D. Tessendorf, Peter Ehrler
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING BODY CORE TEMPERATURE
    Publication number: 20070112400
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for adjusting body core temperature are provided. The apparatus comprises an appendage chamber that is adapted to be disassembled from a heat exchange element. In one aspect, the appendage chamber is disposable. The appendage chamber provides a negative pressure environment for a patient's appendage placed therein. An appendage is heated and exposed to a negative pressure environment within the apparatus to efficiently raise or maintain the body core temperature of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: NATHAN HAMILTON, John Kane, H. Fisher, Loren Titsworth, Barry Hickerson
  • Dental prosthesis support and method
    Patent number: 7207799
    Abstract: Dental prosthesis support apparatus includes a plurality of dental implants having self-tapping threads on a lower portion thereof for seating in a jawbone and an upper portion for enabling engagement therewith. An armature is provided having sufficient flexibility to be aligned with the jawbone and engaged along the upper portions of each of the plurality of dental implants seated in the jawbone. The armature is formed from a material enabling subsequent rigidization. The method includes installing a plurality of dental implants into a jawbone in a spaced apart relationship and thereafter removably disposing an armature onto each of the plurality of dental implants and aligning the armature with the jawbone. The armature is removed and rigidized to the jawbone alignment and thereafter affixed onto each of the implants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Instabar Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Keith S. Fisher, John Cogger, Eric R. Fisher, David H. Fisher, Shaan Y. Khan