Patents by Inventor James Vincent

James Vincent 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).

  • Patent number: 12219985
    Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for orientating a tobacco product containing a strip component. The apparatus comprises means for producing an image of the tobacco product, means for determining an apparent width of the strip component from the image, means for determining an amount of rotation of the tobacco product based on the apparent width, and means for rotating the tobacco product relative to the imaging means by the determined amount of rotation. This may allow the product to be rotated such that the strip component has a known orientation with respect to the imaging means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: MPRD LTD
    Inventors: James Vincent, Ali Ramezani, Michele Cuppini
  • Publication number: 20230309607
    Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for orientating a tobacco product containing a strip component. The apparatus comprises means for producing an image of the tobacco product, means for determining an apparent width of the strip component from the image, means for determining an amount of rotation of the tobacco product based on the apparent width, and means for rotating the tobacco product relative to the imaging mean by the determined amount of rotation. This may allow the product to be rotated such that the strip component has a known orientation with respect to the imaging means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: James VINCENT, Ali RAMEZANI, Michele CUPPINI
  • Patent number: 7897355
    Abstract: A new polypeptide is disclosed that is specifically detected in the cells of the prostate, termed Novel Gene Expressed in Prostate (NGEP). Polynucleotides encoding NGEP are also disclosed, as are vectors including these polynucleotides. Host cells transformed with these polynucleotides are also disclosed. Antibodies are disclosed that specifically bind NGEP. Methods are disclosed for using an NGEP polypeptide, an antibody that specifically binds NGEP, or a polynucleotide encoding NGEP. Assays are disclosed for the detection prostate cancer. Pharmaceutical compositions including an NGEP polypeptide, an antibody that specifically binds NGEP, or a polynucleotide encoding NGEP are also disclosed. These pharmaceutical compositions are of use in the treatment of prostate cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Ira H. Pastan, Tapan K. Bera, Curt Wolfgang, Byungkook Lee, James Vincent
  • Patent number: 7816087
    Abstract: A new polypeptide is disclosed that is specifically detected in the cells of the prostate, termed Novel Gene Expressed in Prostate (NGEP). Polynucleotides encoding NGEP are also disclosed, as are vectors including these polynucleotides. Host cells transformed with these polynucleotides are also disclosed. Antibodies are disclosed that specfically bind NGEP. Methods are disclosed for using an NGEP polypeptide, an antibody that specifically binds NGEP, or a polynucleotide encoding NGEP. Assays are disclosed for the detection prostate cancer. Pharamaceutical compositions including an NGEP polypeptide, an antibody that specifically binds NGEP, or a polynucleotide encoding NGEP are also disclosed. These pharmaceutical compositions are of use in the treatment of prostate cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Ira H. Pastan, Tapan K. Bera, Curt Wolfgang, Byungkook Lee, James Vincent
  • Publication number: 20090202552
    Abstract: A new polypeptide is disclosed that is specifically detected in the cells of the prostate, termed Novel Gene Expressed in Prostate (NGEP). Polynucleotides encoding NGEP are also disclosed, as are vectors including these polynucleotides. Host cells transformed with these polynucleotides are also disclosed. Antibodies are disclosed that specifically bind NGEP. Methods are disclosed for using an NGEP polypeptide, an antibody that specifically binds NGEP, or a polynucleotide encoding NGEP. Assays are disclosed for the detection prostate cancer. Pharmaceutical compositions including an NGEP polypeptide, an antibody that specifically binds NGEP, or a polynucleotide encoding NGEP are also disclosed. These pharmaceutical compositions are of use in the treatment of prostate cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Ira H. Pastan, Tapan K. Bera, Curt Wolfgang, Byungkook Lee, James Vincent
  • Patent number: 7082190
    Abstract: A privacy screening service in an Advanced Intelligent Network (AIN) includes a service node which records a caller's name when a call directed to a subscriber of the service originates at an unknown number. The service node, in turn, places a call to the subscriber and transmits the recorded name together with a signal which is recognizable by a voice mail system. Following the transmission, the service node waits for the subscriber either to accept or reject a call from the caller. When the subscriber's line is answered by a voice mail system, the voice mail system recognizes and acknowledges the signal so that the voice mail system and service node may determine that their call is between two machines and may take appropriate action. One such action is to connect the caller to the subscriber's voice mail and to restart the subscriber's outgoing voice mail greeting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp.
    Inventors: Anita Hogans Simpson, Karen Mullis, Iris Regas, James Vincent, Scott Holt
  • Publication number: 20050274932
    Abstract: An electromagnetic shield that comprises at least a portion formed from a material comprising liquid crystal polymer incorporating an electrically conductive filler, the material having a coefficient of linear thermal expansion, in at least one direction, in the range 1 to 20 ppmK?1 and/or having a electrical conductivity in the range 1 to 1000 Siemens/m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Applicant: Bookham Technology, Plc
    Inventors: Fiona Knight, Martin Harrison, James Vincent, Peter Hawkins
  • Publication number: 20050078807
    Abstract: A privacy screening service in an Advanced Intelligent Network (AIN) includes a service node which records a caller's name when a call directed to a subscriber of the service originates at an unknown number. The service node, in turn, places a call to the subscriber and transmits the recorded name together with a signal which is recognizable by a voice mail system. Following the transmission, the service node waits for the subscriber either to accept or reject a call from the caller. When the subscriber's line is answered by a voice mail system, the voice mail system recognizes and acknowledges the signal so that the voice mail system and service node may determine that their call is between two machines and may take appropriate action. One such action is to connect the caller to the subscriber's voice mail and to restart the subscriber's outgoing voice mail greeting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventors: Anita Simpson, Karen Mullis, Iris Regas, James Vincent, Scott Holt
  • Publication number: 20050053988
    Abstract: A polypeptide is disclosed that is detected in the breast cancer cells termed 68h05. Polynucleotides encoding 68h05 are also disclosed, as are vectors including these polynucleotides. Host cells transformed with these polynucleotides are also disclosed. Antibodies and immunoconjugates are disclosed that specifically bind 68h05. Methods are disclosed for using a 68h05 polypeptide, an antibody that specifically binds 68h05, or a polynucleotide encoding 68h05, such as in the treatment of breast cancer or prostate cancer. Assays are disclosed for the detection breast or prostate cancer. Pharmaceutical compositions including a 68h05 polypeptide, an antibody that specifically binds 68h05, or a polynucleotide encoding 68h05 are also disclosed. These pharmaceutical compositions are of use in the treatment of breast or prostate cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2004
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Ira Pastan, Kristi Egland, Byungkook Lee, James Vincent
  • Publication number: 20040241702
    Abstract: A new polypeptide is disclosed that is specifically detected in the cells of the prostate, termed Novel Gene Expressed in Prostate (NGEP). Polynucleotides encoding NGEP are also disclosed, as are vectors including these polynucleotides. Host cells transformed with these polynucleotides are also disclosed. Antibodies are disclosed that specifically bind NGEP. Methods are disclosed for using an NGEP polypeptide, an antibody that specifically binds NGEP, or a polynucleotide encoding NGEP. Assays are disclosed for the detection prostate cancer. Pharmaceutical compositions including an NGEP polypeptide, an antibody that specifically binds NGEP, or a polynucleotide encoding NGEP are also disclosed. These pharmaceutical compositions are of use in the treatment of prostate cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Ira H. Pastan, Tapan K. Bera, Curt Wolfgang, Byungkook Lee, James Vincent
  • Patent number: 6816581
    Abstract: A privacy screening service in an Advanced Intelligent Network (AIN) includes a service node which records a caller's name when a call directed to a subscriber of the service originates at an unknown number. The service node, in turn, places a call to the subscriber and transmits the recorded name together with a signal which is recognizable by a voice mail system. Following the transmission, the service node waits for the subscriber either to accept or reject a call from the caller. When the subscriber's line is answered by a voice mail system, the voice mail system recognizes and acknowledges the signal so that the voice mail system and service node may determine that their call is between two machines and may take appropriate action. One such action is to connect the caller to the subscriber's voice mail and to restart the subscriber's outgoing voice mail greeting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Bellsouth Intellectual Property Corporation
    Inventors: Anita Hogans Simpson, Karen Mullis, Iris Regas, James Vincent, Scott Holt
  • Publication number: 20040173660
    Abstract: In a method of soldering the surfaces of a component (11) to a substrate (12), a solder preform (15) is located in the gap between the surfaces. The solder is heated and an over pressure applied to move the surfaces together whilst the solder is molten. Abutments (17) between the surfaces limit the spacing between them. A trapped void (18) is decreased in volume as the pressure is applied. The method is particularly applicable to monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMIC) and reduces void areas in joints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Kevin Joseph Lodge, Giles Humpston, James Vincent
  • Patent number: 6587554
    Abstract: A privacy screening service in an Advanced Intelligent Network (AIN) includes a service node which records a caller's name when a call directed to a subscriber of the service originates at an unknown number. The service node, in turn, places a call to the subscriber and transmits the recorded name together with a signal which is recognizable by a voice mail system. Following the transmission, the service node waits for the subscriber either to accept or reject a call from the caller. When the subscriber's line is answered by a voice mail system, the voice mail system recognizes and acknowledges the signal so that the voice mail system and service node may determine that their call is between two machines and may take appropriate action. One such action is to connect the caller to the subscriber's voice mail and to restart the subscriber's outgoing voice mail greeting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corporation
    Inventors: Anita Hogans Simpson, Karen Mullis, Iris Regas, James Vincent, Scott Holt