Patents by Inventor John Lawson

John Lawson 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: 8973642
    Abstract: A display assembly 10 in the form of at least two interconnected display stands 12A, 12B. Each of the stands 12 includes a spaced pair of vertically extending support members 14 mounted on feet 16. A flexible display member 18 extends between the support members 14 and is held taut thereby. A support arrangement 20 in the form of five pivotally interconnected link members 36, extends between the support members 14 immediately above the feet 16. For adjacent display stands 12, a common support member 14 forms part of each display stand 12.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Inventor: Richard John Lawson
  • Publication number: 20150019665
    Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for adding linked content to text messages. Messages are analyzed to determine the context and meaning of a conversation between users, and linked content relevant to the conversation is selected and associated with certain words or phrases in the messages. This process for enhancing text messages beneficially provides users with additional information related to the meaning of their conversation, and also provides advertisers with a valuable new way of delivering highly relevant advertisements to a precise group of users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Jonathon Chad Linner, Juho-Pekka Iimari Virolainen, Robert James John Lawson
  • Publication number: 20150008812
    Abstract: A customizable modular storage unit organizer apparatus with a pair of slides, a pair of slide covers, a pair of hollow cross bars, a pair of retainer clips, and a container for storing articles within the apparatus. The cross bars extend between, are affixed to the slide covers, and have two distal ends, top, bottom, first and second side portions, a slot extending longitudinally along the length of the exterior surface of cross bars for accommodating attachments. The retainer clips allow the slide covers to be selectively, repeatedly, and releasably retained to the slides. The size of the enclosure formed between the slide covers and hollow cross bars may be modified by adjusting the positions of the cross bars on the slide covers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventor: Stephen John Lawson
  • Publication number: 20140242247
    Abstract: There is provided a method of manufacturing a nutritional composition comprising carbohydrate in an amount of at least 250 g l?1 of composition. The method comprises the steps of: (i) combining a first gelling agent and water; (ii) heating the mixture produced in step (i) to a temperature of between 60° C. and 100° C.; (iii) combining a second gelling agent with the heated mixture of step (ii) with mixing; and (iv) maintaining the mixture produced in step (iii) at a temperature of between 70° C. and 100° C. for between 10 and 120 minutes; with a carbohydrate component being combined with the mixture during one or more of said steps. Also provided is a nutritional composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: SIS (Science in Sport) Limited
    Inventors: Timothy John Lawson, Alan Whitfield, Simon James Lawson
  • Patent number: 8785682
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a prostaglandin D2 metabolite, derivatives thereof, compositions comprising the metabolite, and an antibody that specially binds to the metabolite. Methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Garret A. FitzGerald, Wenliang Song, John A. Lawson
  • Patent number: 8769979
    Abstract: An apparatus for draining condensate accumulated by an air handling unit element, the element presenting a footprint area, includes: a substantially unitary plurality of surfaces oriented between a first level and a second level and bounded by a peripheral wall. The first level is generally higher than the second level in an installed orientation. A first surface is situated substantially at the first level and is generally horizontal and presents a generally planar expanse generally coextensive with the footprint area in the installed orientation. A second surface generally extends from the second level at a first end of the apparatus to the first level at two loci separated by the first surface at a second end of the apparatus opposite the first end to orient the first surface in a generally nested relationship with respect to the second surface. At least one third surface joins the first and second surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Lennox Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: James Frank Timbs, Christopher D. Beck, John Lawson Bauer, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8691989
    Abstract: The disclosure describes morphinan compounds and methods for their synthesis. Preferred methods according to the disclosure allow for large-scale preparation of diastereomerically enriched morphinans. Preferred methods according to the disclosure may also allow for the preparation of diastereomerically enriched morphinans using less time, and/or using fewer reaction steps, and/or providing better yield than previously used methods for preparing morphinans. The methods disclosed herein find utility in synthetic organic chemistry as well as medicinal chemistry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Phoenix Pharmalabs, Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Lawson
  • Patent number: 8686749
    Abstract: Non-corrosive thermal interface materials for use in a test structure and method of use. The test structure includes a heat sink for dissipating heat away from a device under test. The test structure further includes a non-corrosive thermal interface material disposed between the heat sink and the device under test. The non-corrosive thermal interface material is capable of withstanding test conditions for at least 60 minutes for at least 115° C. without staining or leaving residue on the device under test after baking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Brian M. Erwin, David L. Gardell, James N. Humenik, Rajneesh Kumar, John Lawson
  • Publication number: 20130338182
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I) are disclosed. The variables R1-R11 are described herein. Certain compounds of Formula (I) are partial agonists of the mu, delta, and kappa opioid receptors, and are useful for treating pain and opioid addiction, with fewer side effects than conventional opioids. Methods for preparing the disclosed compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of Formula (I), and methods of treating pain and opioid addiction in patients are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: PHEONIX PHARMALABS, INC.
    Inventor: John Lawson
  • Patent number: 8512694
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing rough strains of a bacterium, such as Mycobacterium obuense, said method comprising exposing said bacterium to a sulfone and/or sulfonamide (such as 4,4?-Diaminodiphenyl sulfone or an analogue thereof). A rough strain of Mycobacterium obuense producible by said method and uses thereof. In particular, uses of a rough strain of Mycobacterium obuense deposited under the Budapest Treaty at the NCTC with the accession number NCTC 13365.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Bioeos Limited
    Inventors: John Lawson Stanford, Cynthia Ann Stanford, Graham McIntyre, Oscar Adelmo Bottasso
  • Patent number: 8403588
    Abstract: A connection assembly 10 usable for interconnecting two extruded square section aluminium elongate members 12. The assembly 10 includes a frame member 18 which locates in an end of the elongate member 12, with a pair of engagement members 28, 38 extending from the elongate member 12. A second engagement member 38 is movable relative to the first engagement member 28 so as to grip in a channel 14 on the other of the elongate members 12 to hold the elongate members 12 together. The second engagement member 38 is movable by a pivotally mounted handle 52 which extends outwardly from the elongate member 12 when the assembly 10 is in an unlocked condition, but locates substantially wholly within a channel 14 when the assembly 10 is in a locked condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Inventor: Richard John Lawson
  • Patent number: 8349314
    Abstract: Use of whole cells of bacteria from the genera of aerobic organisms in the order of Actinomycetales in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment or prevention of Type II diabetes and/or obesity and methods of treating or preventing Type II diabetes and/or obesity in a subject by administering an effective amount of a composition comprising a whole cell of a bacterium from a genera of aerobic organisms in the order of Actinomycetales to said subject. Preferably the bacteria is from one or more of the following genera for example: Gordonia, Rhodococcus, Tsukamurella, Nocardia, Dietzia and Mycobacterium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: BIOEOS Limited
    Inventors: John Lawson Stanford, Cynthia Ann Stanford, Graham McIntyre, Oscar Adelmo Bottasso
  • Publication number: 20120276250
    Abstract: A nutritional composition including a source of tryptophan provided by one or more of a protein and the free amino acid or salt thereof, magnesium caseinate and one or more components selected from the group consisting of magnesium lactate, magnesium gluconate, zinc lactate and zinc gluconate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: SIS (Science in Sport) Limited
    Inventors: Timothy John Lawson, Alan Whitfield, Simon James Lawson
  • Publication number: 20120196774
    Abstract: Described are systems, devices, and methods which related to various aspects of assays for detecting and/or determining a measure of the concentration of analyte molecules or particles in a sample fluid. In some cases, the systems employ an assay consumable comprising a plurality of assay sites. The systems, devices, and/or methods, in some cases, are automated. In some cases, the systems, devices, and/or methods relate to inserting a plurality of beads into assay sites, sealing assay sites, imaging assay sites, or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: Quanterix Corporation
    Inventors: David Fournier, Todd Campbell, Cheuk Kan, John Lawson, Andrew Rivnak, Michael Kagan, David C. Duffy
  • Publication number: 20120082699
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing rough strains of a bacterium, such as Mycobacterium obuense, said method comprising exposing said bacterium to a sulfone and/or sulfonamide (such as 4,4?-Diaminodiphenyl sulfone or an analogue thereof). A rough strain of Mycobacterium obuense producible by said method and uses thereof. In particular, uses of a rough strain of Mycobacterium obuense deposited under the Budapest Treaty at the NCTC with the accession number NCTC 13365.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: BIOEOS LIMITED
    Inventors: John Lawson Stanford, Cynthia Ann Stanford, Graham McIntyre, Oscar Adelmo Bottasso
  • Patent number: 8071354
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing rough strains of a bacterium, such as Mycobacterium obuense, said method comprising exposing said bacterium to a sulfone and/or sulfonamide (such as 4,4?-Diaminodiphenyl sulfone or an analogue thereof). A rough strain of Mycobacterium obuense producible by said method and uses thereof. In particular, uses of a rough strain of Mycobacterium obuense deposited under the Budapest Treaty at the NCTC with the accession number NCTC 13365.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Bioeos Limited
    Inventors: John Lawson Stanford, Cynthia Ann Stanford, Graham McIntyre, Oscar Adelmo Bottasso
  • Publication number: 20110290958
    Abstract: A display assembly 10 in the form of at least two interconnected display stands 12A, 12B. Each of the stands 12 includes a spaced pair of vertically extending support members 14 mounted on feet 16. A flexible display member 18 extends between the support members 14 and is held taut thereby. A support arrangement 20 in the form of five pivotally interconnected link members 36, extends between the support members 14 immediately above the feet 16. For adjacent display stands 12, a common support member 14 forms part of each display stand 12.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventor: Richard John Lawson
  • Publication number: 20110267084
    Abstract: Non-corrosive thermal interface materials for use in a test structure and method of use. The test structure includes a heat sink for dissipating heat away from a device under test. The test structure further includes a non-corrosive thermal interface material disposed between the heat sink and the device under test. The non-corrosive thermal interface material is capable of withstanding test conditions for at least 60 minutes for at least 115° C. without staining or leaving residue on the device under test after baking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian M. ERWIN, David L. GARDELL, James N. HUMENIK, Rajneesh KUMAR, John LAWSON
  • Patent number: 7964542
    Abstract: Liquid compositions containing a specific hindered phenol or a hindered phenol in combination with an aromatic phosphite are provided which are used as a thermal interface between a heatsink and a chip during a test procedure for electronic components which compositions enhance the thermal conductivity between the heatsink and the chip, are easily removed from the heatsink and the chip after the test procedure without any deleterious residue and which allow the use of high temperatures for extended periods during the test procedure without any significant degradation of the composition. A method for using the compositions in electronic component test procedures such as burn-in procedures is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Krishna G. Sachdev, Harbans Singh Sachdev, legal representative, Mark S. Chace, Normand Cote, David L. Gardell, Jeffrey D. Gelorme, Sushumna Iruvanti, G. John Lawson, Tuknekah M. Noble
  • Patent number: D721827
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar (NI) Limited
    Inventors: Gordon Spratt, John Lawson, Peter Raby