Patents by Inventor Jeff Carter
Jeff Carter 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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Process for forming improved protective eco-friendly pouch and packaging and products made therefrom
Patent number: 11926134Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a protective wrap and a protective envelope or pouch: made therefrom, as well as the apparatus and: process for forming such wraps and envelopes. Water-based heat-expandable adhesives (WBHEA) which include a plurality of heat-expandable microspheres are disposed in a pattern between, web substrates on a continuous, high speed manufacturing line to produce padded, insulated products: useful as envelopes, mailers and other protective packaging.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2018Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignees: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Graphic Innovators, LLCInventors: Kris Getty, Daniel Waski, Alexis Kriegl, Bradley McLeod, Tianjian Huang, Scott Kiley, Stephan Carter, Jeff Menolascino -
Publication number: 20230313202Abstract: Polynucleotides, such as aptamers, comprising at least first one 5-position modified pyrimidine and at least one second 5-position modified pyrimidine are provided, wherein the first and second 5-position modified pyrimidines are different. Methods of selecting and using such polynucleotides, such as aptamers, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: Somalogic Operating Co., Inc.Inventors: Jeff Carter, Bharat Gawande, Nebojsa Janjic, Daniel Schneider
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Patent number: 11578330Abstract: Polynucleotides, such as aptamers, comprising at least first one 5-position modified pyrimidine and at least one second 5-position modified pyrimidine are provided, wherein the first and second 5-position modified pyrimidines are different. Methods of selecting and using such polynucleotides, such as aptamers, are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Somalogic Operating Co., Inc.Inventors: Jeff Carter, Bharat Gawande, Nebojsa Janjic, Daniel Schneider
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Patent number: 11204063Abstract: The disclosure concerns a sliding component and a method of manufacturing a sliding component. The sliding component includes a substrate and an electrical component. The substrate has a front surface and a rear surface and comprising an electrically-insulating substrate portion extending through a metallic substrate portion, and an electrical connector extending through the electrically-insulating portion between the front surface and the rear surface. The electrical component is arranged at the front surface of the substrate and electrically connected to the electrical connector.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2018Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Inventors: William Bisgrove, Jeff Carter, Ryan Curtis
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Publication number: 20210171951Abstract: Polynucleotides, such as aptamers, comprising at least first one 5-position modified pyrimidine and at least one second 5-position modified pyrimidine are provided, wherein the first and second 5-position modified pyrimidines are different. Methods of selecting and using such polynucleotides, such as aptamers, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: June 10, 2021Applicant: SOMALOGIC, INC.Inventors: Jeff Carter, Bharat Gawande, Nebojsa Janjic, Daniel Schneider
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Patent number: 10962055Abstract: An Aluminium alloy composition for a sliding element may include: 4 wt % to 8 wt % of Tin; 4 wt % to 8 wt % of Silicon; 0.4 wt % to 1.7 wt % of Copper; and 0.1 wt % to 1 wt % of Manganese. The composition may also include at least one of: 0.4 wt % to 2.0 wt % of Nickel; 0.01 wt % to 0.3 wt % of Zirconium; 0.05 wt % to 0.3 wt % of Vanadium; 0.05 wt % to 0.5 wt % of Scandium; and 0.05 wt % to 1 wt % of Erbium. The composition may also include at least one of: 0.005 wt % to 0.2 wt % of Titanium; 0.003 wt % to 0.2 wt % of Strontium; 0.005 wt % to 0.5 wt % of Antimony; 0.005 wt % to 0.1 wt % of Europium; and 0.001 wt % to 0.02 wt % of Carbon. The balance of the composition, apart from any incidental impurities, may be Aluminium.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2017Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Inventors: Sylvia Campbell, Jeff Carter, Falko Langbein, James Stewart
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Patent number: 10927380Abstract: Polynucleotides, such as aptamers, comprising at least first one 5-position modified pyrimidine and at least one second 5-position modified pyrimidine are provided, wherein the first and second 5-position modified pyrimidines are different. Methods of selecting and using such polynucleotides, such as aptamers, are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: SOMALOGIC, INC.Inventors: Jeff Carter, Bharat Gawande, Nebojsa Janjic, Daniel Schneider
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Publication number: 20200332832Abstract: The disclosure concerns a sliding component and a method of manufacturing a sliding component. The sliding component includes a substrate and an electrical component. The substrate has a front surface and a rear surface and comprising an electrically-insulating substrate portion extending through a metallic substrate portion, and an electrical connector extending through the electrically-insulating portion between the front surface and the rear surface. The electrical component is arranged at the front surface of the substrate and electrically connected to the electrical connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2018Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: William Bisgrove, Jeff Carter, Ryan Curtis
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Publication number: 20190177730Abstract: Polynucleotides, such as aptamers, comprising at least first one 5-position modified pyrimidine and at least one second 5-position modified pyrimidine are provided, wherein the first and second 5-position modified pyrimidines are different. Methods of selecting and using such polynucleotides, such as aptamers, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2017Publication date: June 13, 2019Applicant: SOMALOGIC, INC.Inventors: Jeff CARTER, Bharat GAWANDE, Nebojsa JANJIC, Daniel SCHNEIDER
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Publication number: 20180051748Abstract: An Aluminium alloy composition for a sliding element may include: 4 wt % to 8 wt % of Tin; 4 wt % to 8 wt % of Silicon; 0.4 wt % to 1.7 wt % of Copper; and 0.1 wt % to 1 wt % of Manganese. The composition may also include at least one of: 0.4 wt % to 2.0 wt % of Nickel; 0.01 wt % to 0.3 wt % of Zirconium; 0.05 wt % to 0.3 wt % of Vanadium; 0.05 wt % to 0.5 wt % of Scandium; and 0.05 wt % to 1 wt % of Erbium. The composition may also include at least one of: 0.005 wt % to 0.2 wt % of Titanium; 0.003 wt % to 0.2 wt % of Strontium; 0.005 wt % to 0.5 wt % of Antimony; 0.005 wt % to 0.1 wt % of Europium; and 0.001 wt % to 0.02 wt % of Carbon. The balance of the composition, apart from any incidental impurities, may be Aluminium.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Sylvia Campbell, Jeff Carter, Falko Langbein, James Stewart
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Patent number: 9618034Abstract: A thrust washer for a sliding bearing may include a thrust washer substrate having an axial face. The thrust washer may also have a polymer layer of profiled thickness on the axial face of the substrate. The profiled polymer layer may be provided with at least one oil distribution groove.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2013Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignees: Mahle International GmbH, Mahle Engine Systems UK LimitedInventors: Jeff Carter, Bredo Leipprand, Jonathan Forder
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Patent number: 9410577Abstract: A bearing arrangement may include at least one sliding bearing having a polymer coating. The bearing arrangement may bear a camshaft, and at least one of the polymer coating is applied to the camshaft, and the polymer coating is arranged in a bearing ring. An oil trough for collecting oil may be provided on at least one of the bearing ring and a cylinder head which receives the bearing ring.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2013Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Mahle International GmbHInventors: Luke Brodbeck, Jeff Carter, Falk Schneider
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Publication number: 20150323001Abstract: A thrust washer for a sliding bearing may include a thrust washer substrate having an axial face. The thrust washer may also have a polymer layer of profiled thickness on the axial face of the substrate. The profiled polymer layer may be provided with at least one oil distribution groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2013Publication date: November 12, 2015Applicants: MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBH, MAHLE ENGINE SYSTEMS UK LIMITEDInventors: Jeff Carter, Bredo Leipprand, Jonathan Forder
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Publication number: 20140158077Abstract: A bearing arrangement may include at least one sliding bearing having a polymer coating. The bearing arrangement may bear a camshaft, and at least one of the polymer coating is applied to the camshaft, and the polymer coating is arranged in a bearing ring. An oil trough for collecting oil may be provided on at least one of the bearing ring and a cylinder head which receives the bearing ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Mahle International GmbHInventors: Luke Brodbeck, Jeff Carter, Falk Schneider
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Patent number: 8409795Abstract: The present disclosure describes improved SELEX methods for generating nucleic acid ligands that are capable of binding to target molecules and improved photoSELEX methods for generating photoreactive nucleic acid ligands that are capable of both binding and covalently crosslinking to target molecules. The disclosure further describes nucleic acid libraries having expanded physical and chemical properties and their use in SELEX and photoSELEX; methods for increasing the crosslinking efficiencies of photoaptamers; methods for producing photoaptamers having selective modifications that enhance functionality and minimize non-specific photoreactions; and methods for generating truncated nucleic acid ligands from nucleic acid ligands of longer length. The disclosure further describes aptamers and photoaptamers obtained by using any of the foregoing.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2008Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Somalogic, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Schneider, Sheri K. Wilcox, Dominic Zichi, Dan Nieuwlandt, Jeff Carter, Larry Gold
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Patent number: 8181858Abstract: A method for conducting a financial transaction can be used by a person using a mobile device to conduct the transaction. The mobile device receives information related to the person that can be used for authentication purposes, such as a PIN or biometric data. The mobile device then authenticates the person by verifying the information received. If the person is authenticated, the transaction is completed using the mobile device, and if the person is not authenticated, the transaction is prevented.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2011Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Samuel Jeff Carter, Ray Garcia, David Joa, David Joffe, John Mertz, Zoran Obradovic, Hans Schumacher
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Publication number: 20110313872Abstract: A method for conducting a financial transaction can be used by a person using a mobile device to conduct the transaction. The mobile device receives information related to the person that can be used for authentication purposes, such as a PIN or biometric data. The mobile device then authenticates the person by verifying the information received. If the person is authenticated, the transaction is completed using the mobile device, and if the person is not authenticated, the transaction is prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATIONInventors: Samuel Jeff Carter, Ray Garcia, David Joa, David Joffe, John Mertz, Zoran Obradovic, Hans Schumacher
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Patent number: 8028896Abstract: A method for conducting a financial transaction can be used by a person using a mobile device to conduct the transaction. The mobile device receives information related to the person that can be used for authentication purposes, such as a PIN or biometric data. The mobile device then authenticates the person by verifying the information received. If the person is authenticated, the transaction is completed using the mobile device, and if the person is not authenticated, the transaction is prevented.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2008Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Samuel Jeff Carter, Ray Garcia, David Joa, David Joffe, John Mertz, Zoran Obradovic, Hans Schumacher
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Publication number: 20100241573Abstract: Systems and methods for consumer participation in a marketing survey and for development of marketing solicitations by corporate clients based on consumer transactional/demographic data are described. An individual seeking to participate in a marketing survey may first choose to be included in a database containing many surveys that have been added by corporate sponsors. The system may select a willing consumer for participation in the survey based on predefined preferred data metrics. Upon participation, the consumer may also receive a reward in the form of a cash payment or gift, which the system may credit directly to the consumer's bank account and/or to the consumer's account with a corporate affiliate. In addition, the platform may be used to generate marketing contact lists based on consumer demographic and transactional data for a corporate client.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATIONInventors: David Joa, Debashis Ghosh, David N. Joffe, Kurt Newman, Thayer S. Allison, JR., Aaron Lai, Mark V. Krein, Sudeshna Banerjee, Yanghong Shao, Timothy John Bendel, Samuel Jeff Carter
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Publication number: 20100057574Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing a budget envelope credit card are provided. An apparatus according to the invention may include a budget envelope credit card software engine and a rewards software engine that provides a reward scheme for use by the budget envelope credit card engine, the rewards scheme that defines a reward frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: Bank of AmericaInventors: Sudeshna Banerjee, Debashis Ghosh, David N. Joffe, Hans Shumacher, Sreedevi Gummuluri, Jeff Carter, Nicholas Halpern, Dan Ariely