Patents by Inventor J. Lowe

J. Lowe 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).

  • Polyethylene binding peptides and methods of use
    Patent number: 7906617
    Abstract: Combinatorially generated peptides are provided that have binding affinity for polyethylene (PE). The peptides may be used to deliver benefit agents to various PE surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Scott D. Cunningham, David J. Lowe, John P. O'Brien, Hong Wang, Antoinette E. Wilkins
  • Centering intravascular filters and devices and methods for deploying and retrieving intravascular filters
    Patent number: 7892252
    Abstract: An intravascular expandable filter which has centering members that work to center the filter in a body vessel, the centering member creating a zone at the radial extent of the filter substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the filter. A device to deploy the filter consisting of an inner sheath with radially expandable distal arms having slots in them to receive the elongate members of the filter. A device to receive the filter consisting of a member to push a central portion of the filter into a receiving portion of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian J. Lowe
  • PMMA binding peptides and methods of use
    Patent number: 7858581
    Abstract: Combinatorially generated peptides are provided that have binding affinity for polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). The peptides may be used to deliver benefit agents to various PMMA surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Scott D. Cunningham, David J. Lowe, John P. O'Brien, Hong Wang, Antoinette E. Wilkins
  • Method and system for collecting meter readings in wireless transmissions from unlisted customers
    Patent number: 7847707
    Abstract: An out-of-route collection capability is provided for an AMR data collection system of a type that collect readings within a geographic area using a radio. If a transmission is received from an out-of-route transmitter, its location is based on a geographic location of the data collector as the data collector receives data from the out-of-route transmitter. The location can further be determined by evaluating a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) for the transmission. The out-of-route transmitter is identified by association with a transmitter identification number. The out-of-route transmitters can be added to the route through operations at the central office.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Badger Meter, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce M. Bakken, David J. Lowe, Mark Lazar, Michele R. B. Malinowski
  • FLEXIBLE TUBE FOR CARTRIDGE FILTER
    Publication number: 20100300956
    Abstract: Embolic protection filtering devices and methods of making and using the same. The present invention may include an embolic protection filtering device including a filter cartridge that is slidable over medical devices, for example, guidewires. The filter cartridge may have a filter coupled thereto and may have desirable flexibility and trackability characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Brian J. Lowe, Alan D. Eskuri
  • Conformable bandage and coating material
    Patent number: 7795326
    Abstract: The liquid, polymer-containing coating materials of this invention comprise a polymer of a polymerizable, nitrogen-containing, hydrophilic monomer, which may give thermoresponsive properties, and which is copolymerized with a hydrophobic, polymerizable siloxy-containing monomer, in a solvent system of a volatile hydrophobic (non-polar) liquid that is non-stinging to a user. The material forms a coating or bandage in the form of a film when applied to a surface or the skin of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Rochal Industries, LLP
    Inventors: Joseph C. Salamone, Ann Beal Salamone, Marcus J. Lowe
  • EMBOLIC PROTECTION FILTERING DEVICE THAT CAN BE ADAPTED TO BE ADVANCED OVER A GUIDEWIRE
    Publication number: 20100217305
    Abstract: An improved embolic protection filtering device. In at least some embodiments, an embolic protection filtering device includes a filter wire assembly. The filter wire assembly may include an elongate shaft, a tubular member, and an embolic protection filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Mel R. Beulke, Anthony C. Vrba, Brian J. Lowe, Thomas E. Broome, Dennis A. Boismier
  • Flexible tube for cartridge filter
    Patent number: 7762403
    Abstract: Embolic protection filtering devices and methods of making and using the same. The present invention may include an embolic protection filtering device including a filter cartridge that is slidable over medical devices, for example, guidewires. The filter cartridge may have a filter coupled thereto and may have desirable flexibility and trackability characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Boston Scientific SciMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J. Lowe, Alan D. Eskuri
  • Embolic protection filtering device that can be adapted to be advanced over a guidewire
    Patent number: 7740644
    Abstract: An improved embolic protection filtering device. In at least some embodiments, an embolic protection filtering device includes a filter wire assembly. The filter wire assembly may include an elongate shaft, a tubular member, and an embolic protection filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Mel R. Beulke, Anthony C. Vrba, Brian J. Lowe, Thomas E. Broome, Dennis A. Boismier
  • Nylon binding peptides and methods of use
    Patent number: 7709601
    Abstract: Combinatorially generated peptides are provided that have binding affinity for nylon (NY). The peptides may be used to deliver benefit agents to various NY surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Scott D. Cunningham, David J. Lowe, John P. O'Brien, Hong Wang, Antoinette E. Wilkins
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene binding peptides and methods of use
    Patent number: 7700716
    Abstract: Combinatorially generated peptides are provided that have binding affinity for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). The peptides may be used to deliver benefit agents to various PTFE surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Scott D. Cunningham, David J. Lowe, John P. O'Brien, Hong Wang, Antoinette E. Wilkins
  • Monitoring Fastener Preload
    Publication number: 20100050778
    Abstract: The health of a structural joint clamped by fasteners is monitored by directly measuring the preload of the fasteners. The preload is measured by a transducer on the fastener and electronically transmitted to a monitoring station where the preload values may be analyzed to assess the health of the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Peter E. Herley, Bruce W. Blayden, Thomas J. Lowe
  • AIRCRAFT INTEGRATED SUPPORT SYSTEM (ISS)
    Publication number: 20100042283
    Abstract: An aircraft integrated support system (ISS) downloads Integrated Vehicle Health Management System (IVHMS) data from an aircraft, processes the downloaded data to infer a status of aircraft systems and displays maintenance information via an Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM). The ISS integrates a maintenance and support environment to bind the information flow among the various aircraft and logistics networks for a fully integrated systemic approach which optimizes aircraft operation, maintenance, and support through data collection and analysis to maximize aircraft readiness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventors: Edward T. Kell, Anthony J. Lowe, Sebastian H. Colbert
  • INTRAVASCULAR FILTER AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20100023049
    Abstract: A filter disposed at the distal end of an elongate guidewire. Catheters are provided for delivering the filter to, and retrieving the filter from, a treatment site. The catheters can be over-the-wire or single operator exchange. The catheters include a housing for receiving the filter therein. The housing has an atraumatic distal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: John Daniel, Brian J. Lowe, Robert Cassell, Bradley F. Slaker, John E. Arnold, JR., Thomas E. Broome
  • Nose rider improvement for filter exchange and methods of use
    Patent number: 7651514
    Abstract: Systems and methods for transporting intravascular devices through a body lumen are disclosed. A filter system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a guide tip having a guidewire lumen adapted to receive a guidewire, an elongated wire operatively coupled to an embolic protection filter, and a filter delivery device including an elongated tubular member extending distally to a distal sheath, the elongated tubular member may include a first lumen adapted to receive the elongated wire, and a second lumen adapted to receive the guidewire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Amr Salahieh, Brian J. Lowe, Thomas E. Broome, Mel R. Beulke, Jackson Demond, Richard Renati
  • Polystyrene binding peptides and methods of use
    Patent number: 7632919
    Abstract: Combinatorially generated peptides are provided that have binding affinity for polystyrene (PS). The peptides may be used to deliver benefit agents to various PS surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Scott D. Cunningham, David J. Lowe, John P. O'Brien, Hong Wang, Antoinette E. Wilkins
  • Filling, identifying, validating, and servicing tip for fluid-ejection device
    Publication number: 20090295848
    Abstract: A tip to be placed on a fluid-ejection device is filled with fluid. The fluid may be introduced into a substantially hollow body of the tip at a first end of the body. The body of the tip has a second end at which a fluid-ejection mechanism is disposed to eject the fluid as controlled by the fluid-ejection device. The fluid may be introduced into the substantially hollow body of the tip through of the fluid-ejection mechanism disposed at the second end of the body of the tip. The tip may further be identified and/or serviced, and the tip and/or the fluid-ejection device may further be validated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Blair Kent, James P. Axtell, Trudy Benjamin, David J. Lowe, Preston D. Seu
  • Toilet bowl cleaner stem
    Patent number: D632090
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: SonicScrubbers, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Cobabe, W. Kenneth Thiess, David J. Lowe, David O. Meyers
  • Toilet bowl cleaner with handle
    Patent number: D632490
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: SonicScrubbers, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Cobabe, W. Kenneth Thiess, David J. Lowe, David O. Meyers
  • Toilet bowl cleaner with rotatable scrubber
    Patent number: D632491
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: SonicScrubbers, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Lowe, David O. Meyers