Patents by Inventor J. Collins

J. Collins 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).

  • Publication number: 20220238228
    Abstract: A system and method of using an intelligent telehealth platform to generate a recommended treatment plan to treat a malady of a user. The method includes obtaining a user profile dataset associated with a user. The method includes selecting, based on the user profile dataset, a first machine learning model from a set of machine learning models respectively trained to predict cannabis treatment responses. The method includes generating, by a processing device, a recommended treatment plan for using one or more cannabis products to treat a malady of the user based on the user profile dataset and the first machine learning model. The method includes transmitting the recommended treatment plan to a client device to cause the client device to display the recommended treatment plan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: David C. Batista, Stacey Batista, Benjamin P. Caplan, Sean J. Collins, Birch Norton, Kristen P. Parton
  • Patent number: 11382883
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods to improve treatment of chronic infections, and reduce, delay, or inhibit formation of biofilms, using specific combinations of aminoglycoside antibiotics and treatment with one or more proton motive force (PMF) stimulating compounds. These novel methods are easily adapted to clinical settings as toxicity and efficacy of the antibiotics and metabolites used have already been studied in vivo, and as dosing for both the antibiotics and metabolites are known.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignees: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY, THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: James J. Collins, Sylvain Meylan, Samuel Moskowitz
  • Publication number: 20220203196
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling an exercise device are provided herein. The system includes a memory having computer-executable instructions and at least one processor to execute the computer-executable instructions to wirelessly connect the exercise device, receive a training mode, receive at least one variable for determining a power set point, determine the power set point responsive to the training mode and the at least one variable and control a magnetic brake assembly in the exercise device responsive to the power set point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Michael A. Lyle, Bradley J. Collins
  • Patent number: 11371081
    Abstract: Methods for detecting the presence of a pathogen infection are described. In particular, this document provides a method of detecting target nucleic acids, such as pathogen-specific RNA, in a biological sample obtained from a subject, where the method comprises using one or more toehold switch sensors and an isothermal amplification step to detect the target nucleic acid. Methods specific for detecting and identify the presence of a virus such as Zika virus are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignees: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE
    Inventors: Alexander Green, Dana Braff, Melissa K. Takahashi, Keith Pardee, James J. Collins, Guillaume Lambert, Thomas Ferrante
  • Publication number: 20220195494
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter relates to compositions, systems, kits, and methods that typically comprise and/or utilize a lyophilized composition comprising components for performing in vitro transcription prepared by lyophilizing an aqueous composition that includes: (i) the one or more components for performing in vitro transcription; and (ii) a non-reducing polysaccharide at a concentration of at least about 40 mM and/or a sugar alcohol at a concentration of at least about 40 mM. In some embodiments, the lyophilized composition is prepared by lyophilizing an aqueous composition that comprises no more than 5% (v/v) glycerol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Khalid K. Alam, Matthew S. Verosloff, Jaeyoung K. Jung, Julius B. Lucks, James J. Collins, Phillip R. Clauer, Jeong Wook Lee, Peter Q. Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20220170116
    Abstract: The invention provides novel and versatile classes of riboregulators, including inter alia activating and repressing riboregulators, switches, and trigger and sink RNA, and methods of their use for detecting RNAs in a sample such as a well and in modulating protein synthesis and expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicants: President and Fellows of Harvard College, Trustees of Boston University
    Inventors: Alexander A. Green, Peng Yin, James J. Collins, Jongmin Kim
  • Publication number: 20220088092
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions, methods, and kits for increasing the viability of bacteria that have been subjected to freeze-drying/lyophilization. In particular, the disclosure relates to compositions and methods for increasing the viability of living medicines (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicants: THE BROAD INSTITUTE, INC., MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Daniel S. Collins, Jonathan M. Stokes, Luis R. Soenksen, James J. Collins
  • Publication number: 20220081729
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are shelf-stable compositions based on synthetic gene networks and/or cell-free systems that are lyophilized on a solid support. The compositions can be easily transported and stored for a period of time, and activation can be done by simply adding water. Methods of use are also disclosed herein, including, but are not limited to, sensing and a variety of logic functions. The invention permits straightforward, sterile and abiotic distribution of synthetic biology-based technology to clinical settings, food processing and industry, the military and consumer products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Keith PARDEE, James J. COLLINS
  • Publication number: 20220061959
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods, devices, and systems using speech recognition in a dental procedure. The method can include receiving, by a computing device, voice input data that specifies dental information for a patient. The method can also include analyzing, by the computing device, the voice input data to process the dental information. Based on the identified dental treatment information, the method can include generating, by the computing device, one or more custom dental prescriptions for the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Nitsan Ben-Gal Nguyen, Guruprasad Somasundaram, Alexandra R. Cunliffe, Vera Shuman, Elisa J. Collins
  • Publication number: 20220057652
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to ophthalmic devices such as ophthalmic lenses. An ophthalmic device may comprise an ophthalmic lens for at least one of slowing, retarding or preventing myopia progression. The ophthalmic lens may comprise a center zone with a negative power for myopic vision correction; and at least one treatment zone surrounding the center zone, the at least one treatment zone having a power profile comprising an ADD power, the at least one treatment zone having a surface shape comprising a portion of a generally toroidal shape, wherein the at least one treatment zone is arranged as to form a continuous surface with the center zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Noel A. Brennan, Xu Cheng, Jaclyn V. Hernandez, Michael J. Collins, Brett A. Davis, Fan Yi, Derek Dean Nankivil
  • Patent number: 11188688
    Abstract: Disclosed aircraft wing-to-body join methods include measuring a 3D surface contour of each wing root interface surface of a wing root to form a complete wing root 3D surface profile; measuring a 3D surface contour of each wing stub interface surface of a wing stub to form a complete wing stub 3D surface profile; calculating a virtual fit between the aircraft wing and the aircraft body assembly that defines one or more gaps between the wing root interface surface and the wing stub interface surface; and aligning the aircraft wing to the aircraft body assembly to achieve a real fit consistent with the virtual fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Christina Michelle Vasquez, Dario I. Valenzuela, Ronald J. Collins, Aksel Bode
  • Patent number: 11124846
    Abstract: The invention provides novel and versatile classes of riboregulators, including inter alia activating and repressing riboregulators, switches, and trigger and sink RNA, and methods of their use for detecting RNAs in a sample such as a well and in modulating protein synthesis and expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignees: President and Fellows of Harvard College, Trustees of Boston University
    Inventors: Alexander A. Green, Peng Yin, James J. Collins, Jongmin Kim
  • Patent number: 11125678
    Abstract: Systems and methods for performing measurements of one or more materials are provided. One system is configured to transfer one or more materials to an imaging volume of a measurement device from one or more storage vessels. Another system is configured to image one or more materials in an imaging volume of a measurement device. An additional system is configured to substantially immobilize one or more materials in an imaging volume of a measurement device. A further system is configured to transfer one or more materials to an imaging volume of a measurement device from one or more storage vessels, to image the one or more materials in the imaging volume, to substantially immobilize the one or more materials in the imaging volume, or some combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: LUMINEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Charles J. Collins, William R. Deicher, Jarden E. Krager, Adam R. Schilffarth, Ross G. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20210259808
    Abstract: An automated method for generating a final setup for orthodontic treatment. The method includes receiving a digital 3D model of teeth in an initial state. The method computes a scoring function based upon metrics related to the initial state to generate a corresponding score, perturbs the state of the teeth through translations and rotations of a tooth or set of teeth to generate a perturbed state of the teeth, and updates the state of the teeth based upon the score and the perturbed state of the teeth to generate one or more final setups representing a final state of the teeth after the orthodontic treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Nitsan Ben-Gal Nguyen, Benjamin D. Zimmer, Guruprasad Somasundaram, Alexandra R. Cunliffe, Brian J. Stankiewicz, Elisa J. Collins, David T. Maiden Mueller, Steven C. Demlow, Cody J. Olson, Muhammad J. Afridi, Nancy Amato, Shawna L. Thomas, Alexander Gutierrez, Arash Sangari, Jonathan D. Gandrud
  • Publication number: 20210248512
    Abstract: A machine learning model receives ex post data associated with an entity, the ex post data including one or more performance statistics associated with the entity. An entity profile including one or more properties associated with the entity is received. A predicted performance of the entity at a future time is generated based on the ex post data and the entity profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: John A. Calabrese, Sean J. Collins, Stephen H. Dow, Konstantin Novakivsky, Kristen P. Parton, David C. Batista, Shane P. Garvey, Matthew N. Howell, Evan S. Lavidor
  • Patent number: 11071672
    Abstract: A method and wearable system and for enhancing human balance and gait and preventing foot injury through neurological stimulation of the foot and the ankle. Subthreshold stimulation for neurosensory enhancement is provided via electrodes or vibrational actuators, or combination thereof, disposed in or on a wearable a platform, such as an insole, sock shoe, removable shoe insert, or applied without the support of a platform, to the skin surface of an individual. Suprathreshold stimulation for therapeutic purposes, such as improving blood flow, is also provided by the vibrational actuators. The actuators and electrodes are driven by bias signals generated by a bias signal generator that is coupled to a controller. The signal generator under the control of the controller is adapted to generate a non-deterministic random signal, a repetitive pattern or series of patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jason D. Harry, James J. Collins, James B. Niemi, Attila A. Priplata, Stephen J. Kleshinski
  • Publication number: 20210214713
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a high-throughput continuous culture system and novel methodologies for the experimental evolution of natural and synthetic microbes using the continuous culture system. The microbial culture is exposed to a stress ramp function which is overlaid on top of a culture fitness function. The amount of stress applied to the culture is increased in response to increased fitness of the microbial culture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2018
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicants: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Trustees of Boston University
    Inventors: Caleb J. Bashor, Jason Hung-Ying Yang, Arnaud Gutierrez, Wooseok Steven Ahn, James J. Collins, Brandon Gei-Chin Wong, Ahmad S. Khalil
  • Publication number: 20210191156
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to ophthalmic devices such as ophthalmic lenses. An ophthalmic device may comprise an ophthalmic lens for at least one of slowing, retarding or preventing myopia progression. The ophthalmic lens may comprise a center zone with a negative power for myopic vision correction; and at least one treatment zone surrounding the center zone, the at least one treatment zone having a power profile comprising an ADD power, the at least one treatment zone having a surface shape comprising a portion of a generally toroidal shape, wherein the at least one treatment zone is arranged as to form a continuous surface with the center zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Noel A. Brennan, Xu Cheng, Jaclyn V. Hernandez, Michael J. Collins, Brett A. Davis, Fan Yi, Derek Dean Nankivil
  • Publication number: 20210191155
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to ophthalmic devices such as ophthalmic lenses. An ophthalmic device may comprise an ophthalmic lens for at least one of slowing, retarding or preventing myopia progression. The ophthalmic lens may comprise a center zone with a negative power for myopic vision correction; and at least one treatment zone surrounding the center zone, the at least one treatment zone having a power profile comprising an ADD power, the at least one treatment zone having a surface shape comprising a portion of a generally toroidal shape, wherein the at least one treatment zone is arranged as to form a continuous surface with the center zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Noel A. Brennan, Xu Cheng, Jaclyn V. Hernandez, Michael J. Collins, Brett A. Davis, Fan Yi, Derek Dean Nankivil
  • Publication number: 20210164025
    Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods for in vitro detection of nucleic acids. Nucleic acid sensors are activated for cell-free expression of an encoded reporter protein based on the presence of a target nucleic acid. The system is designed to function in low-cost cell extract without the need for instrumentation or stringent temperature control. These features are advantageous for point-of-use molecular diagnostics applications in consumer health, pet/animal health, food safety, and other areas where cost and portability are key factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicants: PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE, MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: William Jeremy BLAKE, Carl W. BROWN, III, James J. COLLINS, Frederic VIGNEAULT