Patents by Inventor James Light
James Light 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: 9573025Abstract: A device for retrieving an object such as a golf ball. The retriever comprises a handle, a stationary member or loop that is rigidly attached to the handle, a reactive member or loop that is pivotally attached to the stationary member and a spring for biasing the reactive member substantially perpendicular to the stationary member. A locking clip is attached to the stationary member and is rotatable between a locking position and an unlocking position. In the locking position, the clip restrains the reactive member in a position substantially parallel to the stationary member so that the retriever can be stored without the reactive member rotating into the perpendicular position.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2015Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Inventor: Albert James Light
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Patent number: 9475183Abstract: A golf ball retriever handle having a plurality of telescoping segments, each segment comprising a tubular member configured to fit relatively snugly about an adjacent member in sliding engagement therewith, each of the members between the smallest diameter member and the largest diameter member being formed with a radially extending annular rib in proximity to a first end thereof and being formed with a radially inward extending annular depression in proximity to a second end thereof, whereby separation of the tubular members in a handle extending direction is inhibited. The handle also having at least one axial groove formed in each section such that overlapping grooves engage each other to prevent rotation of one section with respect to another.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Bag Boy, LLCInventor: Albert James Light
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Publication number: 20150360088Abstract: A device for retrieving an object such as a golf ball. The retriever comprises a handle, a stationary member or loop that is rigidly attached to the handle, a reactive member or loop that is pivotally attached to the stationary member and a spring for biasing the reactive member substantially perpendicular to the stationary member. A locking clip is attached to the stationary member and is rotatable between a locking position and an unlocking position. In the locking position, the clip restrains the reactive member in a position substantially parallel to the stationary member so that the retriever can be stored without the reactive member rotating into the perpendicular position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventor: Albert James Light
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Patent number: 9144715Abstract: A device for retrieving an object such as a golf ball. The retriever comprises a handle, a stationary member or loop that is rigidly attached to the handle, a reactive member or loop that is pivotally attached to the stationary member and a spring for biasing the reactive member substantially perpendicular to the stationary member. A locking clip is attached to the stationary member and is rotatable between a locking position and an unlocking position. In the locking position, the clip restrains the reactive member in a position substantially parallel to the stationary member so that the retriever can be stored without the reactive member rotating into the perpendicular position.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: BAG BOY, LLCInventor: Albert James Light
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Publication number: 20150202766Abstract: A golf ball retriever handle having a plurality of telescoping segments, each segment comprising a tubular member configured to fit relatively snugly about an adjacent member in sliding engagement therewith, each of the members between the smallest diameter member and the largest diameter member being formed with a radially extending annular rib in proximity to a first end thereof and being formed with a radially inward extending annular depression in proximity to a second end thereof, whereby separation of the tubular members in a handle extending direction is inhibited. The handle also having at least one axial groove formed in each section such that overlapping grooves engage each other to prevent rotation of one section with respect to another.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2014Publication date: July 23, 2015Applicant: I Gotcha Holdings, LLCInventor: Albert James Light
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Publication number: 20150202501Abstract: A device for retrieving an object such as a golf ball. The retriever comprises a handle, a stationary member or loop that is rigidly attached to the handle, a reactive member or loop that is pivotally attached to the stationary member and a spring for biasing the reactive member substantially perpendicular to the stationary member. A locking clip is attached to the stationary member and is rotatable between a locking position and an unlocking position. In the locking position, the clip restrains the reactive member in a position substantially parallel to the stationary member so that the retriever can be stored without the reactive member rotating into the perpendicular position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2014Publication date: July 23, 2015Applicant: I Gotcha Holdings, LLCInventor: Albert James Light
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Patent number: 8549904Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for measuring fluid dispense volumes including one or more wells adapted to receive a fluid; a tube having an internal passageway fluidly coupled to the one or more wells, wherein fluid in the wells passes into the internal passageway via capillary action to form a fluid column having a meniscus spaced from the wells; and a scale coupled to the tube, the scale calibrated to provide an indication of the volume of the fluid based upon the location of the meniscus in the fluid passageway.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Gamida for Life, B.V.Inventors: Phillip Schardt, Chris Langley, James Light
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Patent number: 8241151Abstract: A golf accessory device includes a divot tool having a pair of spaced apart prongs at one end for repairing divots in a golfing surface. The tool also has an opening adjacent another end for receiving a ball marker assembly. A magnet is positioned in and circumscribes the opening. The ball marker assembly includes a ball marker and a support plate with the ball marker being magnetically attached to a first surface of the plate. A clip is attached to an opposite surface of the support plate. The marker and plate fit within the opening in the tool with an outer edge of the plate seated on the magnet. The ball marker assembly can be removed from the divot tool and attached to an item of clothing by the clip.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: I Gotcha Holdings, LLCInventor: Albert James Light
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Publication number: 20110312447Abstract: A golf accessory device includes a divot tool having a pair of spaced apart prongs at one end for repairing divots in a golfing surface. The tool also has an opening adjacent another end for receiving a ball marker assembly. A magnet is positioned in and circumscribes the opening. The ball marker assembly includes a ball marker and a support plate with the ball marker being magnetically attached to a first surface of the plate. A clip is attached to an opposite surface of the support plate. The marker and plate fit within the opening in the tool with an outer edge of the plate seated on the magnet. The ball marker assembly can be removed from the divot tool and attached to an item of clothing by the clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Inventor: Albert James Light
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Publication number: 20110056287Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for measuring fluid dispense volumes including one or more wells adapted to receive a fluid; a tube having an internal passageway fluidly coupled to the one or more wells, wherein fluid in the wells passes into the internal passageway via capillary action to form a fluid column having a meniscus spaced from the wells; and a scale coupled to the tube, the scale calibrated to provide an indication of the volume of the fluid based upon the location of the meniscus in the fluid passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventors: Phillip SCHARDT, Chris Langley, James Light
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Patent number: 7861581Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for measuring fluid dispense volumes including one or more wells adapted to receive a fluid; a tube having an internal passageway fluidly coupled to the one or more wells, wherein fluid in the wells passes into the internal passageway via capillary action to form a fluid column having a meniscus spaced from the wells; and a scale coupled to the tube, the scale calibrated to provide an indication of the volume of the fluid based upon the location of the meniscus in the fluid passageway.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Gamida For Life B.V.Inventors: Phillip Schardt, Chris Langley, James Light
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Publication number: 20100167294Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for immobilizing nucleic acid amplicons and protein antigens on a test device. Amplicons comprising a synthetic binding unit and a detectable label are generated and immobilized at predetermined locations on a test device by specific binding interactions between the synthetic binding unit and a synthetic capture unit located at the predetermined locations. The synthetic binding unit may include a unique design such that during amplification, a region of the synthetic binding unit is not subject to the amplification reaction, and thus the amplicon remains single stranded and available for binding to the synthetic capture unit during the capture process. In certain embodiments, the synthetic binding unit and a synthetic capture unit include synthetic nucleic acid analogs that do not interact with native nucleic acids or enzymes that act thereon. In one embodiment the synthetic binding unit and synthetic capture unit comprises puranosyl RNA (pRNA).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: Ying Huang, James Light, II, Elizabeth Mather, William Weisburg
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Publication number: 20090050247Abstract: A combined towel and golf club protection assembly comprises an outer water resistant sleeve closed along opposite sides and along a top side and having an open bottom end. An inner liner formed of a water absorbent material is attached to the sleeve. The sleeve resists water penetration to thereby keep the liner relatively dry. The assembly of sleeve and liner is reversible to position the liner on an outer surface whereby the assembly may function as a towel. A sealable slit shaped opening is formed in the sleeve to create access to a space between the sleeve and the liner. The opening is fitted with a zipper closure and has upper and lower extensions of the sleeve overlapping the zipper to minimize water intrusion. The assembly also includes a pair of aligned holes formed through the top side of the sleeve and liner, each of the holes including a grommet, and a support hook passing through the holes for attaching the assembly to a golf bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventor: Albert James Light
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Publication number: 20080233009Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for measuring fluid dispense volumes including one or more wells adapted to receive a fluid; a tube having an internal passageway fluidly coupled to the one or more wells, wherein fluid in the wells passes into the internal passageway via capillary action to form a fluid column having a meniscus spaced from the wells; and a scale coupled to the tube, the scale calibrated to provide an indication of the volume of the fluid based upon the location of the meniscus in the fluid passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2007Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventors: Phillip Schardt, Chris Langley, James Light
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Publication number: 20080069962Abstract: An improved synthetic, polymer hydrogel permeation layer for use with an active electronic matrix device for biological assays. The permeation layer includes a dried coating of raffinose or a combination of raffinose and stachyose to protect the permeation layer from degradation during shipping and storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: James Light, Kenny Nguyen
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Publication number: 20080047371Abstract: A cap including a penetrable material adapted to be pierced by a fluid transfer device and an absorbent material positioned above the penetrable material. The absorbent material permits passage of the fluid transfer device and absorbs fluid material present on an outer surface of the fluid transfer device as it is being removed from the cap. The cap is useful for accessing the contents of an associated fluid-holding vessel multiple times.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: GEN-PROBE INCORPORATEDInventors: Bruce ANDERSON, Nick CARTER, Mordi IHEME, Shirley JOHNSON, Daniel KACIAN, James LIGHT, Gus TSEO
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Publication number: 20060276972Abstract: An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in sample vessels. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a sample, incubating the sample, preforming an analyte isolation procedure, ascertaining the presence of a target analyte, and analyzing the amount of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the sample vessels from one station to the next. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte, and, in one embodiment, a method for real-time monitoring of the amplification process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2006Publication date: December 7, 2006Applicant: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventors: James Light, James Carrick
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Publication number: 20060234263Abstract: An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in sample vessels. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a sample, incubating the sample, preforming an analyte isolation procedure, ascertaining the presence of a target analyte, and analyzing the amount of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the sample vessels from one station to the next. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte, and, in one embodiment, a method for real-time monitoring of the amplification process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2006Publication date: October 19, 2006Applicant: Gen-Probe IncorporatedInventor: James Light
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Patent number: 7073228Abstract: A telescoping handle having a plurality of telescoping hollow tubes characterized by relative sliding stiffness between each of the tubes and having a similar resistance to rotation, the handle comprising a plurality of stiffeners having an outside diameter sized to fit snugly within an inside diameter of an associated tube. Each stiffener is positioned in an end of the associated tube remaining within an adjacent larger diameter tube when in an extended state. Each stiffener has an axial length at least as long as an overlap length of the associated tube and the adjacent larger diameter tube when in the extended state.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2003Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: Pro Line Sports, Inc.Inventor: Albert James Light
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Patent number: 7048640Abstract: A weighting device for removably attaching to a golf club. The device has a mass with a bore formed therethrough and an access slot in open communication with the bore. The slot provides an entrance opening in the mass that is transverse to the bore for attaching the device to a shaft of a golf club.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2004Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Inventor: Albert James Light