Patents by Inventor John A. MCCOY

John A. MCCOY 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).

  • Publication number: 20170089856
    Abstract: A process variable transmitter for use in an industrial process includes a housing having a cavity formed therein. The housing has a barrier which divides the cavity into first and second cavities. Measurement circuitry in the first cavity is configured to measure a process variable of the industrial process. A terminal block assembly is located in the second circuitry. A moisture sensor has an electrical characteristic which changes based upon the presence of moisture in the second cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventor: Steven John McCoy
  • Patent number: 9588118
    Abstract: Apparatuses are disclosed for performing calorimetric assays with plucked human hair using a device adapted for that purpose. This device may include a transparent reaction vessel connected via a capillary tube to a burst pack, and connected via another capillary tube to a funnel, into which a plucked human hair may be placed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Follea International
    Inventors: Andy Ofer Goren, John McCoy, Daniel Hafid
  • Publication number: 20160381822
    Abstract: A process variable transmitter for use in an industrial process includes a housing having a cavity formed therein. The housing has a barrier which divides the cavity into first and second cavities. Preferably, measurement circuitry in the first cavity is configured to measure a process variable of the industrial process. A terminal block assembly is positioned in the second cavity. The terminal block assembly forms a seal with the housing thereby forming a third cavity between the barrier and a circuit board of the terminal block assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: George C. Hausler, Steven John McCoy, Christopher Lee Eriksen, Jeffrey Alan Cota
  • Patent number: 9446448
    Abstract: Recoaters for powder-layer three-dimensional printers which are capable of producing enhanced powder layer uniformity and powder-layer three-dimensional printers having such recoaters are described. The recoater comprises a bridge, two supports, one at either end of the bridge, a powder reservoir, and a substantially rectangular plate which extends between the two supports and contains an opening through which the powder reservoir either extends into or through or through which build powder can be fed into the powder reservoir. The plate has a length to minimum width ratio of no more than about 7.0 and a length to maximum width ratio of no more than about 5.0, the plate being adapted to brace the bridge into a perpendicular relationship with the first and second supports when the recoater is being controllably moved and the powder reservoir is dispensing powder to form a powder layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: The ExOne Company
    Inventors: Michael John McCoy, Anthony S. Dugan
  • Publication number: 20160220465
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are cosmetically pleasing topic al formulations of minoxidil and methods of inducing hair growth. The minoxidil is at a concentration of 2%-20% by weight in the formulations. In one embodiment, the aerosol formulation comprises a sebum absorber such as a modified starch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: APPLIED BIOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Ofer A. GOREN, John MCCOY
  • Publication number: 20160213745
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of treating diseases, disorders or injuries involving demyelination and dysmyelination, including multiple sclerosis, by the administration of a LINGO-4 antagonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Sha Mi, R. Blake Pepinsky, John McCoy
  • Publication number: 20160151840
    Abstract: Recoaters for powder-layer three-dimensional printers which are capable of producing enhanced powder layer uniformity and powder-layer three-dimensional printers having such recoaters are described. The recoater comprises a bridge, two supports, one at either end of the bridge, a powder reservoir, and a substantially rectangular plate which extends between the two supports and contains an opening through which the powder reservoir either extends into or through or through which build powder can be fed into the powder reservoir. The plate has a length to minimum width ratio of no more than about 7.0 and a length to maximum width ratio of no more than about 5.0, the plate being adapted to brace the bridge into a perpendicular relationship with the first and second supports when the recoater is being controllably moved and the powder reservoir is dispensing powder to form a powder layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Michael John McCoy, Anthony S. Dugan
  • Patent number: 9328307
    Abstract: A novel, branched, saturated, primary fatty acid amide is disclosed. Application areas are as a slip and/or antiblocking agent or mold release agent. The branched, saturated, primary fatty acid has a formula R—CO—NH2 where R is a saturated, branched hydrocarbon chain having 11 to 23 carbon atoms, wherein at least 60% by weight of the R—CO—NH2 molecules have monoalkyl branches and less than 25% by weight of the R—CO—NH2 molecules have polyalkyl branches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: CRODA INTERNATIONAL PLC
    Inventors: Jonathan David Townend, John Latus, Philip John McCoy, Adam John Maltby, David Andrew Parker
  • Publication number: 20160002329
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of treating diseases, disorders or injuries involving demyelination and dysmyelination, including multiple sclerosis, by the administration of an Sp35 antagonist. Additional methods include methods for inhibiting the binding of the Sp35 polypeptide with the ErbB2 polypeptide and a method for increasing ErbB2 phosphorylation by contacting oligodendrocytes with an effective amount of a composition comprising an Sp35 antagonist of the invention. Further embodiments of the invention include methods of inhibiting the binding of the Sp35 polypeptide with the ErbB2, increasing ErbB2 phosphorylation and promoting oligodendrocyte differentiation comprising contacting oligodendrocyte or oligodendrocyte progenitor cells with an ErbB2 binding agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Sha Mi, R. Blake Pepinsky, John McCoy
  • Publication number: 20150245978
    Abstract: A system for sexual stimulation includes a first sexual stimulation device having a first sensor and a first actuator and a second sexual stimulation device having a second sensor and a second actuator. The first sexual stimulation device is configured to communicate information from the first sensor to actuate the second actuator of the second sexual stimulation device and the second sexual stimulation device is configured to communicate information from the second sensor to actuate the first actuator of the first sexual stimulation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Erik J. Shahoian, John A. McCoy
  • Patent number: 9068992
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of treating diseases, disorders or injuries involving demyelination and dysmyelination, including multiple sclerosis, by the administration of an Sp35 antagonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Biogen MA Inc.
    Inventors: Sha Mi, R. Blake Pepinsky, John McCoy
  • Publication number: 20150177240
    Abstract: The invention provides Sp35 polypeptides and fusion proteins thereof, Sp35 antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof and nucleic acids encoding the same. The invention also provides compositions comprising, and methods for making and using, such Sp35 antibodies, antigen-binding fragments thereof, Sp35 polypeptides and fusion proteins thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Sha Mi, John McCoy, R. Blake Pepinsky, Daniel H.S. Lee
  • Patent number: 8936544
    Abstract: A system for sexual stimulation includes a first sexual stimulation device having a first sensor and a first actuator and a second sexual stimulation device having a second sensor and a second actuator. The first sexual stimulation device is configured to communicate information from the first sensor to actuate the second actuator of the second sexual stimulation device and the second sexual stimulation device is configured to communicate information from the second sensor to actuate the first actuator of the first sexual stimulation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Sparq Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: Erik J. Shahoian, John A. McCoy
  • Patent number: 8932821
    Abstract: The invention provides Sp35 polypeptides and fusion proteins thereof, Sp35 antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof and nucleic acids encoding the same. The invention also provides compositions comprising, and methods for making and using, such Sp35 antibodies, antigen-binding fragments thereof, Sp35 polypeptides and fusion proteins thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Biogen Idec MA Inc.
    Inventors: Sha Mi, John McCoy, R. Blake Pepinsky, Daniel H. S. Lee
  • Publication number: 20150005211
    Abstract: A novel, branched, saturated, primary fatty acid amide is disclosed. Application areas are as a slip and/or antiblocking agent or mould release agent. The branched, saturated, primary fatty acid has a formula R—CO—NH2 where R is a saturated, branched hydrocarbon chain having 11 to 23 carbon atoms, wherein at least 60% by weight of the R—CO—NH2 molecules have monoalkyl branches and less than 25% by weight of the R—CO—NH2 molecules have polyalkyl branches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Jonathan David Townsend, John Latus, Philip John McCoy, Adam John Maltby, David Andrew Parker
  • Publication number: 20140335537
    Abstract: Apparatuses are disclosed for performing calorimetric assays with plucked human hair using a device adapted for that purpose. This device may include a transparent reaction vessel connected via a capillary tube to a burst pack, and connected via another capillary tube to a funnel, into which a plucked human hair may be placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Follea International Ltd.
    Inventors: Andy Ofer Goren, John McCoy, Daniel Hafid
  • Publication number: 20140336452
    Abstract: A system for sexual stimulation includes a first sexual stimulation device having a first sensor and a first actuator and a second sexual stimulation device having a second sensor and a second actuator. The first sexual stimulation device is configured to communicate information from the first sensor to actuate the second actuator of the second sexual stimulation device and the second sexual stimulation device is configured to communicate information from the second sensor to actuate the first actuator of the first sexual stimulation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Erik J. SHAHOIAN, John A. MCCOY, Alex S. GOLDENBERG
  • Patent number: 8865809
    Abstract: A novel, branched, saturated, primary fatty acid amide is disclosed. Application areas are as a slip and/or antiblocking agent or mold release agent. The branched, saturated, primary fatty acid has a formula R—CO—NH2 where R is a saturated, branched hydrocarbon chain having 11 to 23 carbon atoms, wherein at least 60% by weight of the R—CO—NH2 molecules have monoalkyl branches and less than 25% by weight of the R—CO—NH2 molecules have polyalkyl branches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Croda International PLC
    Inventors: Jonathan David Townend, John Latus, Philip John McCoy, Adam John Maltby, David Andrew Parker
  • Publication number: 20140309247
    Abstract: Methods, processes, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for detecting biomarkers associated with the inflammation response in the pilosebaceous unit of the human scalp using plucked human hair and an enzyme activity assay which may for example be colorimetric or fluorometric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Andy Ofer Goren, John McCoy
  • Patent number: D750466
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: NuOp Design
    Inventors: John McCoy, Frank Frisari