Patents by Inventor Joel Zupancic

Joel Zupancic 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: 9511583
    Abstract: A screen printing apparatus is described. The apparatus has a plurality of radial arms each having a printing head associated therewith. A target area is in alignment with at least one of the printing heads wherein a design is applied to a target article at the target area by the printing head. A means for providing relative movement between the target area and the printing head provides multiple passes between a squeegee associated with the printing head and the target area. A means for providing a pressure between the squeegee and the target area is regulated such that a first pressure between the squeegee and the target area on a first stroke is not equal to a second pressure between the squeegee and the target area on a subsequent second stroke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: M&R Printing Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Boguslaw Biel, Joel Zupancic, Luis Miguel Hoefken, R.
  • Publication number: 20160089874
    Abstract: A screen printing apparatus is described. The apparatus has a plurality of radial arms each having a printing head associated therewith. A target area is in alignment with at least one of the printing heads wherein a design is applied to a target article at the target area by the printing head. A means for providing relative movement between the target area and the printing head provides multiple passes between a squeegee associated with the printing head and the target area. A means for providing a pressure between the squeegee and the target area is regulated such that a first pressure between the squeegee and the target area on a first stroke is not equal to a second pressure between the squeegee and the target area on a subsequent second stroke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Boguslaw Biel, Joel Zupancic, Luis Miguel Hoefken, R.
  • Publication number: 20160030323
    Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for delivering compounds to teeth and methods and materials for providing teeth with a whiter appearance. For example, methods and materials are provided for contacting teeth with one or more adhesive molecules (e.g., mussel adhesive polypeptides or polymer containing a plurality of 3,4-dihydroxyphenyl-L-alanine residues) in combination with one or more fluorescence emitting polypeptides (e.g., a blue fluorescent protein (BFP)) and/or whitening particles to provide the teeth with a whiter appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: SAFEWHITE, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Simon Brody, Thomas Joel Zupancic, Nicole Hoefer, Uday B. Sandbhor
  • Patent number: 9150041
    Abstract: A screen printing apparatus is described. The apparatus has a plurality of radial arms each having a printing head associated therewith. A target area is in alignment with at least one of the printing heads wherein a design is applied to a target article at the target area by the printing head. A means for providing relative movement between the target area and the printing head provides multiple passes between a squeegee associated with the printing head and the target area. A means for providing a pressure between the squeegee and the target area is regulated such that a first pressure between the squeegee and the target area on a first stroke is not equal to a second pressure between the squeegee and the target area on a subsequent second stroke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: M&R Printing Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Boguslaw Biel, Joel Zupancic, Luis Miguel Hoefken R.
  • Publication number: 20140286881
    Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for providing teeth with a white appearance. For example, methods and materials for contacting teeth with one or more fluorescence emitting polypeptides (e.g., a blue fluorescent protein (BFP)) to provide the teeth with a whiter appearance are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: SafeWhite LLC
    Inventors: Scott Joseph Bridgeman, Richard Simon Brody, Thomas Joel Zupancic
  • Publication number: 20140271500
    Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for providing teeth with a white appearance. For example, methods and materials are provided for contacting teeth with one or more fluorescence emitting polypeptides (e.g., a blue fluorescent protein (BFP)) and adhesive molecules (e.g., mussel adhesive polypeptides) to provide the teeth with a whiter appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: SafeWhite LLC
    Inventors: Richard Simon Brody, Thomas Joel Zupancic, Nicole Hoefer, Uday B. Sandbhor
  • Patent number: 8784783
    Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for providing teeth with a white appearance. For example, methods and materials for contacting teeth with one or more fluorescence emitting polypeptides (e.g., a blue fluorescent protein (BFP)) to provide the teeth with a whiter appearance are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: SafeWhite LLC
    Inventors: Scott Joseph Bridgeman, Richard Simon Brody, Thomas Joel Zupancic
  • Publication number: 20140010767
    Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for providing teeth with a white appearance. For example, methods and materials for contacting teeth with one or more fluorescence emitting polypeptides (e.g., a blue fluorescent protein (BFP)) to provide the teeth with a whiter appearance are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: SafeWhite LLC
    Inventors: Scott Joseph Bridgeman, Richard Simon Brody, Thomas Joel Zupancic
  • Patent number: 8568698
    Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for providing teeth with a white appearance. For example, methods and materials for contacting teeth with one or more fluorescence emitting polypeptides (e.g., a blue fluorescent protein (BFP)) to provide the teeth with a whiter appearance are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: SafeWhite LLC
    Inventors: Scott Joseph Bridgeman, Richard Simon Brody, Thomas Joel Zupancic
  • Publication number: 20130022555
    Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for providing teeth with a white appearance. For example, methods and materials for contacting teeth with one or more fluorescence emitting polypeptides (e.g., a blue fluorescent protein (BFP)) to provide the teeth with a whiter appearance are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Scott Joseph Bridgeman, Richard Simon Brody, Thomas Joel Zupancic
  • Publication number: 20110290127
    Abstract: A screen printing apparatus is described. The apparatus has a plurality of radial arms each having a printing head associated therewith. A target area is in alignment with at least one of the printing heads wherein a design is applied to a target article at the target area by the printing head. A means for providing relative movement between the target area and the printing head provides multiple passes between a squeegee associated with the printing head and the target area. A means for providing a pressure between the squeegee and the target area is regulated such that a first pressure between the squeegee and the target area on a first stroke is not equal to a second pressure between the squeegee and the target area on a subsequent second stroke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: M & R PRINTING EQUIPMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Boguslaw Biel, Joel Zupancic, Luis Miguel Hoefken, R.
  • Patent number: 7041801
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a member of a novel gene family referred to as developmentally-regulated endothelial cell locus-1 (del-1). In particularly, the invention related to del-1 nucleotide sequences, Del-1 amino acid sequences, methods of expressing a functional gene product, and methods of using the gene and gene product. Since del-1 is expressed in endothelial cells and certain cancer cells, it may be useful as an endothelial cell and tumor marker. In addition, anti-Del-1 antibodies for immunological assessment of Del-1 protein expression as well as for inhibiting or stimulating Del-1 function are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Inventors: Thomas Quertermous, Brigid Hogan, H. Ralph Snodgrass, Thomas Joel Zupancic
  • Patent number: 6968998
    Abstract: A limited electronic system and method are provided for automatically shutting down equipment when an account associated with purchased or leased equipment falls into arrears. The system includes a control center (connected to a machine) with a screen display, means for entering a code, and a controller. The controller has a disabling program that shuts down the machine after a predetermined interval, such as time. Because the program automates the shut-down when no (timed) interval is in place, the user must obtain a “re-set code” from a non-user—i.e., the financing entity, the equipment supplier, the account manager, or other entity—and enter it into the system to set the next interval so the machine remains operational. The re-set code is generated by the machine. The non-user at a location remote from the machine receives or generates parallel re-set codes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: M&R Printing Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Daniel, Joel Zupancic, Kenneth Falk, Joseph Abreu, Jason Coe
  • Patent number: 6953670
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a variant from of the receptor for the obese gene product. In particular, the invention relates to methods of detecting this receptor variant in cells and tissues of obese individuals. In addition, it relates to methods of inhibiting or down regulating expression of this variant in cells to augment their responsiveness to weight regulation by leptin as well as methods of using compounds to directly activate signal transduction pathways associated with this ligand-receptor system. In addition, the invention relates to identifying compounds capable of supplementing biological activity of leptin on cells expressing a leptin receptor variant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Indevus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: H. Ralph Snodgrass, Joseph Cioffi, Thomas Joel Zupancic, Alan Wayne Shafer
  • Patent number: 6838079
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for using various forms of a novel receptor expressed by hematopoietic and endothelial cells. An additional variant form of this receptor has been detected in brain cells and shown to bind to the obese gene product, leptin. Therefore, leptin may be used to stimulate the growth and development of receptor-positive hematopoietic and endothelial cells in vitro and in vivo. In addition, this receptor is selectively expressed in hematopoietic progenitor cells with long-term repopulating potential. Thus, agents that specifically bind to this receptor may be used to identify and isolate progenitor cells for a variety of clinical applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Indevus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: H. Ralph Snodgrass, Joseph Cioffi, Thomas Joel Zupancic, Alan Wayne Shafer
  • Publication number: 20040118915
    Abstract: A limited electronic system and method are provided for automatically shutting down equipment when an account associated with purchased or leased equipment falls into arrears. The system includes a control center (connected to a machine) with a screen display, means for entering a code, and a controller. The controller has a disabling program that shuts down the machine after a predetermined interval, such as time. Because the program automates the shut-down when no (timed) interval is in place, the user must obtain a “re-set code” from a non-user—i.e., the financing entity, the equipment supplier, the account manager, or other entity—and enter it into the system to set the next interval so the machine remains operational. The re-set code is generated by the machine. The non-user at a location remote from the machine receives or generates parallel re-set codes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Robert Daniel, Joel Zupancic, Kenneth Falk, Joseph Abreu, Jason Coe
  • Publication number: 20030082612
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a variant form of the receptor for the obese gene product. In particular, the invention relates to methods of detecting this receptor variant in cells and tissues of obese individuals. In addition, it relates to methods of inhibiting or down-regulating expression of this variant in cells to augment their responsiveness to weight regulation by leptin as well as methods of using compounds to directly activate signal transduction pathways associated with this ligand-receptor system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: Interneuron Pharmacueticals, Inc.
    Inventors: H. Ralph Snodgrass, Joseph Cioffi, Thomas Joel Zupancic, Alan Wayne Shafer
  • Patent number: 6524806
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel member of the hematopoietin receptor family, herein referred to as Hu-B1.219. In particular, the invention relates to nucleotide sequences and expression vectors encoding Hu-B1.219 gene product. Genetically engineered host cells that express the Hu-B1.219 coding sequence may be used to evaluate and screen for ligands or drugs involved in Hu-B1.219 interaction and regulation. Since Hu-B1.219 expression has been detected in certain human fetal tissues and cancer cells, molecular probes designed from its nucleotide sequence may be useful for prenatal testing and cancer diagnosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Indevus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: H. Ralph Snodgrass, Joseph Cioffi, Thomas Joel Zupancic, Alan Wayne Shafer
  • Publication number: 20020197232
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for using various forms of a novel receptor expressed by hematopoietic and endothelial cells. An additional variant form of this receptor has been detected in brain cells and shown to bind to the obese gene product, leptin. Therefore, leptin may be used to stimulate the growth and development of receptor-positive hematopoietic and endothelial cells in vitro and in vivo. In addition, this receptor is selectively expressed in hematopoietic progenitor cells with long-term repopulating potential. Thus, agents that specifically bind to this receptor may be used to identify and isolate progenitor cells for a variety of clinical applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: H. Ralph Snodgrass, Joseph Cioffi, Thomas Joel Zupancic, Alan Wayne Shafer
  • Patent number: 6451523
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a variant form of the receptor for the obese gene product. In particular, the invention relates to methods of detecting this receptor variant in cells and tissues of obese individuals. In addition, it relates to methods of inhibiting or down-regulating expression of this variant in cells to augment their responsiveness to weight regulation by leptin as well as methods of using compounds to directly activate signal transduction pathways associated with this ligand-receptor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Interneuron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: H. Ralph Snodgrass, Joseph Cioffi, Thomas Joel Zupancic, Alan Wayne Shafer