Patents by Inventor James E. Collins
James E. 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).
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Publication number: 20240123132Abstract: A drain cassette for a dialysis unit has a fluid channel between venous and arterial connection ports, and a valve may controllably open and close fluid communication between a drain outlet port and the venous connection port or the arterial connection port. A blood circuit assembly and drain cassette may be removable from the dialysis unit, e.g., by hand and without the use of tools. A blood circuit assembly may include a single, unitary member that defines portions of a pair of blood pumps, control valves, channels to accurately position flexible tubing for an occluder, an air trap support, and/or other portions of the assembly. A blood circuit assembly engagement device may assist with retaining a blood circuit assembly on the dialysis unit, and/or with removal of the assembly. An actuator may operate a retainer element and an ejector element that interact with the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: DEKA Products Limited PartnershipInventors: Kevin L. Grant, Michael J. Wilt, Brian D. Tracey, Brett A. Rudolf, David E. Collins, Lisa A. Gustin, James D. Dale, Jesse T. Bodwell
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Publication number: 20240074521Abstract: The present invention is an openable garment for adults and/or children. The invention is specifically designed as an openable outer garment which covers at least the lower torso and upper legs of the wearer. Examples of such latter garments are, but not limited to: coveralls, inner ski overalls and outer ski overalls and wet suits. The innovation herein includes the option to open the portion of the garment required to urinate and/or complete a bowel movement without removing the garment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventor: James E. Collins
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Publication number: 20150276737Abstract: Immunogenic compositions that include swine infertility and respiratory virus (“SRRS virus”) are provided herein. Also provided are kits for producing and using the immunogenic compositions. Vaccines and sera for treatment of SRRS, a method for producing the vaccine, methods for diagnosis of SRRS, and antibodies to the viral agent useful in diagnosis and treatment of SRRS are also provided. Swine infertility and respiratory virus is also referred to herein as Mystery Swine Disease (“MSD”).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2007Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: James E. Collins, David A. Benfield, Danny W. Chladek, Louis L. Harris, David E. Gorcyca
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Publication number: 20140154001Abstract: A coupler for coupling two posts end-to-end has ninety degree flanges and two reverse wrap ends. The coupler is slid one-half way over the ends of one formed post, comprising two flanges, with the reverse wrap holding the post flanges. Another flanged post is inserted into the coupler to engage the end of the first post, the coupler holding the posts end-to-end. An alternate embodiment coupler is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Edsal Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: David J. Wojtowicz, Anthony J. Troyner, James E. Collins
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Patent number: 8585313Abstract: A coupler for coupling two posts end-to-end has ninety degree flanges and two reverse wrap ends. The coupler is slid one-half way over the ends of one formed post, comprising two flanges, with the reverse wrap holding the post flanges. Another flanged post is inserted into the coupler to engage the end of the first post, the coupler holding the posts end-to-end. An alternate embodiment coupler is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2005Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Edsal Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: David J. Wojøtowicz, Anthony J. Troyner, James E. Collins
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Patent number: 8042890Abstract: A cabinet comprises a plurality of selected cabinet-defining components wherein components defining said cabinet integrally define at least one respective cooperating part of at least one coupling element, said components all secured respectively together exclusively by said respective cooperating parts and the coupling elements formed by said respective cooperating parts.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2007Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Edsal Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: James E. Collins, David J. Wojtowicz, Anthony J. Troyner, Mitchell S. Liss, Thomas St. Germain
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Publication number: 20090090686Abstract: A connector is provided for securing two members together. The connector includes an opening formed in one member and a tab extending from the other member. Either the opening or the tab is tapered for frictional engagement with the other when the members are joined.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: EDSAL MANUFACTURING CO., INC.Inventors: James E. Collins, David J. Wojotowicz, Anthony J. Troyner
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Publication number: 20080265728Abstract: A cabinet comprises a plurality of selected cabinet-defining components wherein components defining said cabinet integrally define at least one respective cooperating part of at least one coupling element, said components all secured respectively together exclusively by said respective cooperating parts and the coupling elements formed by said respective cooperating parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: James E. Collins, David J. Wojtowicz, Anthony J. Troyner, Mitchell S. Liss, Thomas St. Germain
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Patent number: 7365268Abstract: A storage receptacle is provided that has first and second sides and a bottom made as a unitary member from a single piece of sheet metal. The receptacle also includes front and rear ends, each coupled to the two sides and providing support for the bottom.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Edsal Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: James E. Collins, David J. Wojotowicz, Anthony J. Troyner, Mitchell S. Liss
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Patent number: 7264804Abstract: The invention includes kits for producing and using immunogenic compositions that include swine infertility and respiratory virus. The invention also includes vaccines and sera for treatment of Mystery Swine Disease (MSD), a method for producing the vaccine, methods for diagnosis of MSD, a viral agent that will mimic “mystery swine disease” and antibodies to the viral agent useful in diagnosis and treatment of MSD. The serum contains mammalian antibodies which are effective in treating MSD.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2005Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignees: Boehringer Ingleheim Vetmedica, Inc., Regents of the University of Minnesota, South Dakota State UniversityInventors: James E. Collins, David A. Benfield, Danny W. Chladek, Louis L. Harris, David E. Gorcyca
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Patent number: 6982160Abstract: The invention includes kits for producing and using immunogenic compositions that include swine infertility and respiratory virus. The invention also includes vaccines and sera for treatment of Mystery Swine Disease (MSD), a method for producing the vaccine, methods for diagnosis of MSD, a viral agent that will mimic “mystery swine disease” and antibodies to the viral agent useful in diagnosis and treatment of MSD. The serum contains mammalian antibodies which are effective in treating MSD.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2004Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.Inventors: James E. Collins, David A. Benfield, Danny W. Chladek, Louis L. Harris, David E. Gorcyca
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Patent number: 6855315Abstract: The invention includes a vaccine and sera for treatment of Mystery Swine Disease (MSD), a method for producing the vaccine, methods for diagnosis of MSD, a viral agent that will mimic “mystery swine disease” and antibodies to the viral agent useful in diagnosis and treatment of MSD. The serum contains mammalian antibodies which are effective in treating MSD.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2002Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignees: Regents of the University of Minnesota, South Dakota State University, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.Inventors: James E. Collins, David A. Benfield, Danny W. Chladek, Louis L. Harris, David E. Gorcyca
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Publication number: 20040208899Abstract: The invention includes kits for producing and using immunogenic compositions that include swine infertility and respiratory virus. The invention also includes vaccines and sera for treatment of Mystery Swine Disease (MSD), a method for producing the vaccine, methods for diagnosis of MSD, a viral agent that will mimic “mystery swine disease” and antibodies to the viral agent useful in diagnosis and treatment of MSD. The serum contains mammalian antibodies which are effective in treating MSD.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.Inventors: James E. Collins, David A. Benfield, Danny W. Chladek, Louis L. Harris, David E. Gorcyca
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Publication number: 20030170269Abstract: The invention includes a vaccine and sera for treatment of Mystery Swine Disease (MSD), a method for producing the vaccine, methods for diagnosis of MSD, a viral agent that will mimic “mystery swine disease” and antibodies to the viral agent useful in diagnosis and treatment of MSD. The serum contains mammalian antibodies which are effective in treating MSD.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2002Publication date: September 11, 2003Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, Inc.Inventors: James E. Collins, David A. Benfield, Danny W. Chladek, Louis L. Harris, David E. Gorcyca
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Publication number: 20030086945Abstract: The present invention provides isolated European-like porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome viruses, polynucleotides, and polypeptides. The present invention also provides methods for making antibodies to the viruses and polypeptides, methods for detecting porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome viruses, immunogenic compositions, and methods for treating a porcine subject at risk of infection by, or displaying symptoms of, a porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2002Publication date: May 8, 2003Inventors: James E. Collins, Kay S. Faaberg, Kurt D. Rossow
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Patent number: 6498008Abstract: The invention includes a vaccine and sera for treatment of Mystery Swine Disease (MSD), a method for producing the vaccine, methods for diagnosis of MSD, a viral agent that will mimic “mystery swine disease” and antibodies to the viral agent useful in diagnosis and treatment of MSD. The serum contains mammalian antibodies which are effective in treating MSD.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2000Date of Patent: December 24, 2002Assignees: Regents of the University of Minnesota, South Dakota State University, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.Inventors: James E. Collins, David A. Benfield, Danny W. Chladek, Louis L. Harris, David E. Gorcyca
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Publication number: 20010021383Abstract: The invention includes a vaccine and sera for treatment of Mystery Swine Disease (MSD), a method for producing the vaccine, methods for diagnosis of MSD, a viral agent that will mimic “mystery swine disease” and antibodies to the viral agent useful in diagnosis and treatment of MSD. The serum contains mammalian antibodies which are effective in treating MSD.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2000Publication date: September 13, 2001Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, Inc.Inventors: James E. Collins, David A. Benfield, Danny W. Chladek
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Patent number: 6241990Abstract: The invention includes a vaccine and sera for treatment of Mystery Swine Disease (MSD), a method for producing the vaccine, methods for diagnosis of MSD, a viral agent that will mimic “mystery swine disease” and antibodies to the viral agent useful in diagnosis and treatment of MSD. The serum contains mammalian antibodies which are effective in treating MSD.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2000Date of Patent: June 5, 2001Assignees: Regents of the University of Minnesota, South Dakota State University, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.Inventors: James E. Collins, David A. Benfield, Danny W. Chladek, Louis L. Harris, David E. Gorcyca
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Patent number: 6110468Abstract: The invention includes a vaccine and sera for treatment of Mystery Swine Disease (MSD), a method for producing the vaccine, methods for diagnosis of MSD, a viral agent that will mimic "mystery swine disease" and antibodies to the viral agent useful in diagnosis and treatment of MSD. The serum contains mammalian antibodies which are effective in treating MSD.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1997Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignees: Regents of the University of Minnesota, South Dakota State University, Boechringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.Inventors: James E. Collins, David A. Benfield, Danny W. Chladek, Louis L. Harris, David E. Gorcyca
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Patent number: 6098299Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, a chalk line holder has a housing, an operating mechanism on the housing, with a spool around which a supply of line can be wound and moveable relative to the housing about a first axis, and a brake assembly for the spool. The brake assembly has a ratchet element moveable with the spool about the first axis, a pawl moveable transversely to the first axis between a) an engaged position wherein the pawl engages the ratchet element to prevent movement of the spool in a first direction about the first axis and b) a disengaged position, a biasing element normally urging the pawl towards the engaged position, and an actuator to move the pawl towards the disengaged position against the urging of the biasing element.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1998Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: Keson Industries, Inc.Inventors: James E. Collins, Daniel Collins, Gary Nosek