Patents by Inventor James A. Boyd
James A. Boyd 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: 9206031Abstract: A MEMS capacitive transducer with increased robustness and resilience to acoustic shock. The transducer structure includes a flexible membrane supported between a first volume and a second volume, and at least one variable vent structure in communication with at least one of the first and second volumes. The variable vent structure includes at least one moveable portion which is moveable in response to a pressure differential across the moveable portion so as to vary the size of a flow path through the vent structure. The variable vent may be formed through the membrane and the moveable portion may be a part of the membrane, defined by one or more channels, that is deflectable away from the surface of the membrane. The variable vent is preferably closed in the normal range of pressure differentials but opens at high pressure differentials to provide more rapid equalization of the air volumes above and below the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2015Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Cirrus Logic International Semiconductor Ltd.Inventors: Colin Robert Jenkins, Tsjerk Hans Hoekstra, Euan James Boyd
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Patent number: 9161891Abstract: A oral care composition includes: (a) a guanidine active; (b) a film-forming polymer; (c) a hydrophobic viscosity modifier in an amount sufficient to provide the oral care composition with a particle settling time greater than 20 minutes; and (d) an oil carrier. The guanidine active is preferably L-arginine. The film-forming polymer is preferably GANTREZ. The hydrophobic viscosity modifier is preferably a gelled mineral oil. The oil carrier is preferably a vegetable oil. A method of cleaning teeth includes applying to the teeth the oral care composition such that the oral care composition cleans the teeth. A oral care implement includes: a handle; a head mounted to the handle, the head having an outer surface and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending outwardly from the outer surface; and a gelatin capsule containing the oral care composition positioned on the head.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Dennis Kembero Ontumi, Sarita Vera Mello, Suman Kumar Chopra, James Richard Brown, Thomas James Boyd, Rahul Patel
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Patent number: 9082101Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating online to offline commerce are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system configured to receive a request to check-in a customer at a merchant facility is disclosed. The system receives a request to access real-time pre-sale transaction data associated with a first customer and transmits the real-time pre-sale transaction data associated with the first customer to a mobile client device. The request to check-in and the request to access the real-time pre-sale transaction data are transmitted by the first mobile client device. The system is configured to authenticate the request to check-in at the merchant facility, process the request to access the real-time pre-sale transaction data, and responsively access the real-time pre-sale transaction data associated with the first customer from a point of sale device located at the merchant facility.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2012Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: LEAPSET, INC.Inventors: Pasan Manisha Kulasooriya, James Boyd O'Connor, Jorn Wossner, Shanil Fernando, Kevin En-Kai Wu, Paul G. Kelaita, Sadeesha Gamhewa, Chetan Narsude
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Publication number: 20150181432Abstract: A method and system are provided for configuring or provisioning a digital video surveillance system (DVSS) element, such as a digital video recorder (DVR). Implementations described herein use a scannable device identifier, such as a bar code or a quick response (QR) code, to uniquely identify a DVSS element. Rather than relying on a technician connecting a laptop to the DVSS element using a direct wired connection, or on the availability of network connectivity, the bar code of the DVSS element is scanned, optionally a network name is assigned and a network password is calculated based on the scannable device identifier. A direct wireless connection is established between a mobile communications device and a wireless transceiver at the DVR. An authentication screen is displayed to enable the configuration connection and provide access to configuration functions for configuring or provisioning the DVSS element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Mauro CASU, Michael James BOYD
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Publication number: 20150175404Abstract: A MEMS capacitive transducer with increased robustness and resilience to acoustic shock. The transducer structure includes a flexible membrane supported between a first volume and a second volume, and at least one variable vent structure in communication with at least one of the first and second volumes. The variable vent structure includes at least one moveable portion which is moveable in response to a pressure differential across the moveable portion so as to vary the size of a flow path through the vent structure. The variable vent may be formed through the membrane and the moveable portion may be a part of the membrane, defined by one or more channels, that is deflectable away from the surface of the membrane. The variable vent is preferably closed in the normal range of pressure differentials but opens at high pressure differentials to provide more rapid equalisation of the air volumes above and below the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Colin Robert Jenkins, Tsjerk Hans Hoekstra, Euan James Boyd
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Publication number: 20150136143Abstract: The present invention provides improved intravaginal drug delivery devices, i.e., intravaginal rings, useful for the prophylactic administration of dapivirine in combination with either an antimicrobial compound or a contraceptive to a human. The present invention also provides methods of blocking DNA polymerization by an HIV reverse transcriptase enzyme, methods of preventing HIV infection in a female human, methods of treating HIV infection in a female human, methods of preventing unintended pregnancy in a female human, and methods of preparing intravaginal rings.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Brid Devlin, Jonathon Daryll Holt, Andrew Nathan Brimer, Jeremy Peter Nuttall, Karl Malcolm, Susan Margaret Fetherston, Peter John James Boyd
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Patent number: 8984727Abstract: Actuator levers, collets and collet tools for use in process control devices are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a tool for installing or removing a collet from an actuator lever. The example tool comprises a tool body and at least one of a plurality of inner-diameter threads, a plurality of outer-diameter threads, or a plate to removably couple the tool to at least one of an actuator lever or a collet. The tool is configured to apply a force to at least one of the actuator lever, the collet, a valve shaft, or an intervening structure to install the collet in or remove the collet from the actuator lever.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2010Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Fisher Controls International LLCInventors: Jason Gene Olberding, Douglas James Boyd, Paul Andrew Day
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Patent number: 8987844Abstract: A MEMS capacitive transducer with increased robustness and resilience to acoustic shock. The transducer structure includes a flexible membrane supported between a first volume and a second volume, and at least one variable vent structure in communication with at least one of the first and second volumes. The variable vent structure includes at least one moveable portion which is moveable in response to a pressure differential across the moveable portion so as to vary the size of a flow path through the vent structure. The variable vent may be formed through the membrane and the moveable portion may be a part of the membrane, defined by one or more channels, that is deflectable away from the surface of the membrane. The variable vent is preferably closed in the normal range of pressure differentials but opens at high pressure differentials to provide more rapid equalization of the air volumes above and below the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2014Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Cirrus Logic International (UK) LimitedInventors: Colin Robert Jenkins, Tsjerk Hans Hoekstra, Euan James Boyd
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Patent number: 8975245Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of drug delivery systems for neuroactive steroid anaesthetic agents. More particularly, anaesthetic and sedative formulations are provided in the form of host/guest preparations comprising one or more neuroactive steroid anaesthetics and a cyclodextrin. Particular cyclodextrins contemplated include sulfoalkyl ether cyclodextrins and modified forms thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2013Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Drawbridge Pharmaceuticals Pty LtdInventors: Juliet Marguerite Goodchild, Colin Stanley Goodchild, Benjamin James Boyd
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Publication number: 20140330686Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating online to offline commerce are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system configured to receive a request to check-in a customer at a merchant facility is disclosed. The system receives a request to access real-time pre-sale transaction data associated with a first customer and transmits the real-time pre-sale transaction data associated with the first customer to a mobile client device. The request to check-in and the request to access the real-time pre-sale transaction data are transmitted by the first mobile client device. The system is configured to authenticate the request to check-in at the merchant facility, process the request to access the real-time pre-sale transaction data, and responsively access the real-time pre-sale transaction data associated with the first customer from a point of sale device located at the merchant facility.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Pasan Manisha Kulasooriya, James Boyd O'Connor, Jorn Wossner, Shanil Fernando, Kevin En-Kai Wu, Paul G. Kelaita, Sadeesha Gamhewa, Chetan Narsude
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Publication number: 20140161290Abstract: A MEMS capacitive transducer with increased robustness and resilience to acoustic shock. The transducer structure includes a flexible membrane supported between a first volume and a second volume, and at least one variable vent structure in communication with at least one of the first and second volumes. The variable vent structure includes at least one moveable portion which is moveable in response to a pressure differential across the moveable portion so as to vary the size of a flow path through the vent structure. The variable vent may be formed through the membrane and the moveable portion may be a part of the membrane, defined by one or more channels, that is deflectable away from the surface of the membrane. The variable vent is preferably closed in the normal range of pressure differentials but opens at high pressure differentials to provide more rapid equalisation of the air volumes above and below the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Wolfson Microelectronics plcInventors: Colin Robert Jenkins, Tsjerk Hans Hoekstra, Euan James Boyd
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Patent number: 8737171Abstract: A MEMS capacitive transducer with increased robustness and resilience to acoustic shock. The transducer structure includes a flexible membrane supported between a first volume and a second volume, and at least one variable vent structure in communication with at least one of the first and second volumes. The variable vent structure includes at least one moveable portion which is moveable in response to a pressure differential across the moveable portion so as to vary the size of a flow path through the vent structure. The variable vent may be formed through the membrane and the moveable portion may be a part of the membrane, defined by one or more channels, that is deflectable away from the surface of the membrane. The variable vent is preferably closed in the normal range of pressure differentials but opens at high pressure differentials to provide more rapid equalization of the air volumes above and below the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Wolfson Microelectronics plcInventors: Colin Robert Jenkins, Tsjerk Hans Hoekstra, Euan James Boyd
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Patent number: 8703116Abstract: The present invention relates to a macromolecule having a controlled terminal group stoichiometry, the macromolecule including a surface layer, at least one subsurface layer and at least two terminal groups including: a first terminal group which is a residue of a pharmaceutically active agent, a derivative thereof or precursor therefor; and a second terminal group selected to modify the pharmacokinetics of the pharmaceutically active agent and/or macromolecule, wherein terminal group stoichiometry refers to the number and type of terminal groups.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Starpharma Pty LimitedInventors: Benjamin James Boyd, Lisa Michelle Kaminskas, Christopher John Hamilton Porter, Peter Karellas, Guy Yeoman Krippner, Pasquale Razzino, Brian Devlin Kelly, Zemin Wu, Sue Pallich
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Patent number: 8697678Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of drug delivery systems for neuroactive steroid anaesthetic agents. More particularly, anaesthetic and sedative formulations are provided in the form of host/guest preparations comprising one or more neuroactive steroid anaesthetics and a cyclodextrin. Particular cyclodextrins contemplated include sulfoalkyl ether cyclodextrins and modified forms thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Drawbridge Pharmaceuticals Pty LtdInventors: Juliet Marguerite Goodchild, Colin Stanley Goodchild, Benjamin James Boyd
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Publication number: 20140084396Abstract: A MEMS capacitive transducer with increased robustness and resilience to acoustic shock. The transducer structure includes a flexible membrane supported between a first volume and a second volume, and at least one variable vent structure in communication with at least one of the first and second volumes. The variable vent structure includes at least one moveable portion which is moveable in response to a pressure differential across the moveable portion so as to vary the size of a flow path through the vent structure. The variable vent may be formed through the membrane and the moveable portion may be a part of the membrane, defined by one or more channels, that is deflectable away from the surface of the membrane. The variable vent is preferably closed in the normal range of pressure differentials but opens at high pressure differentials to provide more rapid equalisation of the air volumes above and below the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Wolfson Microelectronics plc.Inventors: Colin Robert Jenkins, Tsjerk Hans Hoekstra, Euan James Boyd
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Publication number: 20140066417Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of drug delivery systems for neuroactive steroid anaesthetic agents. More particularly, anaesthetic and sedative formulations are provided in the form of host/guest preparations comprising one or more neuroactive steroid anaesthetics and a cyclodextrin. Particular cyclodextrins contemplated include sulfoalkyl ether cyclodextrins and modified forms thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: DRAWBRIDGE PHARMACEUTICALS PTY LTDInventors: JULIET MARGUERITE GOODCHILD, COLIN STANLEY GOODCHILD, BENJAMIN JAMES BOYD
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Patent number: 8586705Abstract: The following invention is directed to macromolecules having controlled stoichiometry and topology, processes for their production, and applications for their use. The macromolecules have a controlled functional moiety stoichiometry and include at least one dendritic motif having a surface layer formed from at least one surface building unit and at least one subsurface layer formed from at least one building unit, the surface building unit and building units having a hydrocarbon backbone bearing a carbonyl group and at least one amine group; and at least two different functional moieties on the building unit and/or surface building unit; where functional moiety stoichiometry refers to the number and type of functional moieties.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Starpharma Pty LimitedInventors: Guy Yeoman Krippner, Gottfried Lichti, Pasquale Razzino, Brian Devlin Kelly, Susanne Pallich, Scott Andrew Henderson, Angela Michelle Scheppokat, Charlotte Claire Williams, Christopher John Hamilton Porter, Benjamin James Boyd, Lisa Michelle Kaminskas, Phillip Martin Rendle, Ben William Greatrex
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Publication number: 20130269132Abstract: A oral care composition includes: (a) a guanidine active; (b) a film-forming polymer; (c) a hydrophobic viscosity modifier in an amount sufficient to provide the oral care composition with a particle settling time greater than 20 minutes; and (d) an oil carrier. The guanidine active is preferably L-arginine. The film-forming polymer is preferably GANTREZ. The hydrophobic viscosity modifier is preferably a gelled mineral oil. The oil carrier is preferably a vegetable oil. A method of cleaning teeth includes applying to the teeth the oral care composition such that the oral care composition cleans the teeth. A oral care implement includes: a handle; a head mounted to the handle, the head having an outer surface and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending outwardly from the outer surface; and a gelatin capsule containing the oral care composition positioned on the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Dennis Kembero Ontumi, Sarita Vera Mello, Suman Kumar Chopra, James Richard Brown, Thomas James Boyd, Rahul Patel
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Publication number: 20130269133Abstract: An encapsulated oral care composition includes: (a) a gelatin capsule; and (b) a oral care composition contained within the capsule, and including: (i) a hydrophilic active; (ii) a hydrophobic structuring agent; and (iii) an oil carrier. The hydrophilic active is preferably cetylpyridinium chloride. The hydrophobic structuring agent is preferably a gelled mineral oil. The oil carrier is preferably a vegetable oil. A method of cleaning teeth includes applying to the teeth the encapsulated oral care composition such that the capsule releases the oral care composition to clean the teeth. A oral care implement includes: a handle; a head mounted to the handle, the head having an outer surface and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending outwardly from the outer surface; and the encapsulated oral care composition positioned on the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Dennis Kembero Ontumi, Thomas James Boyd, Suman Kumar Chopra, James Richard Brown
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Publication number: 20130263395Abstract: A oral care composition includes: (a) a hydrophilic film-forming polymer; and (b) a hydrophobic carrier, wherein the hydrophilic film-forming polymer is a film-forming polymer effective to occlude dentinal tubules and the oral care composition contains 0-10 wt. % water. The hydrophilic film-forming polymer is preferably GANTREZ S. The hydrophobic carrier is preferably a vegetable oil. A method of cleaning teeth includes applying to the teeth the oral care composition such that the hydrophilic film-forming polymer occludes dentinal tubules. A toothbrush includes: a handle; a head mounted to the handle, the head comprising an outer surface and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending outwardly from the outer surface; and a gelatin capsule containing the oral care composition positioned on the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Thomas James Boyd, Suman Kumar Chopra, Sarita Vera Mello, Rahul Patel, Dennis Kembero Ontumi