Patents by Inventor John McLean

John McLean 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: 20040192776
    Abstract: Angiogenic endothelial cells are selectively targeted with lipid/DNA complexes or cationic liposomes containing a substance which affects the targeted cells by inhibiting or promoting their growth. A site of angiogenesis can be precisely located by administering cationic liposomes containing a detectable label. The complexes may comprise nucleotide constructs which are comprised of promoters which are selectively and exclusively activated in the environment of an angiogenic endothelial cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Donald M. McDonald, John McLean, O. Gavin Thurston, Peter Baulk
  • Publication number: 20040182125
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a steering rack bar (6) by forging, the method comprising the steps of pacing a heated cylindrical rack bar (6) in a first forging die (15) and forging a first toothed protion (37) at one end thereof; removing the rack bar; heating the rack bar at or near the other end of said rack; and placing the other end of the rack bar in a second forging die and forging a second toothed portion (39) wherein, prior to forging the second toothed portion, the rack bar is axially and angularly aligned to a predetermined axial location and angularly orientated utilising the first toothed portion or features at or near the one end of the rack bar as a datum, and placed and held in the predetermined axial location and angular orientation prior to forging of the second toothed portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventor: Lyle John McLean
  • Patent number: 6756055
    Abstract: Angiogenic endothelial cells are selectively targeted with lipid/DNA complexes or cationic liposomes containing a substance which affects the targeted cells by inhibiting or promoting their growth. A site of angiogenesis can be precisely located by administering cationic liposomes containing a detectable label. The complexes may comprise nucleotide constructs which are comprised of promoters which are selectively and exclusively activated in the environment of an angiogenic endothelial cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Donald M. McDonald, John McLean, O. Gavin Thurston, Peter Baluk
  • Publication number: 20040082764
    Abstract: Methods for preparing monomeric cytotoxic drug/carrier conjugates with a drug loading significantly higher than in previously reported procedures and with decreased aggregation and low conjugate fraction (LCF) are described. Cytotoxic drug derivative/antibody conjugates, compositions comprising the conjugates and uses of the conjugates are also described. Monomeric calicheamicin derivative/anti-CD22 antibody conjugates, compositions comprising the conjugates and uses of the conjugates are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: Wyeth Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: Arthur Kunz, Justin Keith Moran, Joseph Thomas Rubino, Neera Jain, Eugene Joseph Vidunas, John McLean Simpson, Paul David Robbins, Nishith Merchant, John Francis DiJoseph, Mark Edward Ruppen, Nitin Krishnaji Damle, Andrew George Popplewell
  • Publication number: 20040072795
    Abstract: Angiogenic endothelial cells are selectively targeted with lipid/DNA complexes or cationic liposomes containing a substance which affects the targeted cells by inhibiting or promoting their growth. A site of angiogenesis can be precisely located by administering cationic liposomes containing a detectable label. The complexes may comprise nucleotide constructs which are comprised of promoters which are selectively and exclusively activated in the environment of an angiogenic endothelial cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Donald M. McDonald, John McLean, O. Gavin Thurston, Peter Baluk
  • Publication number: 20030077305
    Abstract: Angiogenic endothelial cells are selectively targeted with lipid/DNA complexes or cationic liposomes containing a substance which affects the targeted cells by inhibiting or promoting their growth. A site of angiogenesis can be precisely located by administering cationic liposomes containing a detectable label. The complexes may comprise nucleotide constructs which are comprised of promoters which are selectively and exclusively activated in the environment of an angiogenic endothelial cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Donald M. McDonald, John McLean, O. Gavin Thurston, Peter Baluk
  • Publication number: 20020197306
    Abstract: Angiogenic endothelial cells are selectively targeted with lipid/DNA complexes or cationic liposomes containing a substance which affects the targeted cells by inhibiting or promoting their growth. A site of angiogenesis can be precisely located by administering cationic liposomes containing a detectable label. The complexes may comprise nucleotide constructs which are comprised of promoters which are selectively and exclusively activated in the environment of an angiogenic endothelial cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Donald M. McDonald, John McLean, O. Gavin Thurston, Peter Baluk
  • Publication number: 20020155102
    Abstract: Angiogenic endothelial cells are selectively targeted with lipid/DNA complexes or cationic liposomes containing a substance which affects the targeted cells by inhibiting or promoting their growth. A site of angiogenesis can be precisely located by administering cationic liposomes containing a detectable label. The complexes may comprise nucleotide constructs which are comprised of promoters which are selectively and exclusively activated in the environment of an angiogenic endothelial cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventors: Donald M. McDonald, John McLean, O. Gavin Thurston, Peter Baluk
  • Patent number: 6166379
    Abstract: A simple, relatively low-cost direct injection high efficiency nebulizer (DIHEN) is suitable for argon inductively coupled plasma (Ar ICP) spectrometry. The DIHEN may be operated at solution uptake rates of 1-100 .mu.L/min. Analytical performance indices for the DIHEN and fundamental characteristics of the aerosol produced are obtained using an ICP mass spectrometer (ICPMS) and a 2-dimensional phase Doppler particle analyzer (2D PDPA), respectively. Results are compared to those obtained with a conventional crossflow pneumatic nebulizer (PN), equipped with a Scott-type spray chamber. Droplet sizes and velocities produced with the DIHEN are smaller than those reported for the direct injection nebulizer (DIN). The DIHEN offers optimal sensitivity at low injector gas flow rates (approx. 0.25 L/min) and high RF power (approx. 1.5 kW). For the 17 elements tested, detection limits (ppt) and sensitivities achieved with the DIHEN (at 85 .mu.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: George Washington University
    Inventors: Akbar Montaser, John A. McLean, Jerold M. Kacsir
  • Patent number: 6120799
    Abstract: Angiogenic endothelial cells are selectively targeted with lipid/DNA complexes or cationic liposomes containing a substance which affects the targeted cells by inhibiting or promoting their growth. A site of angiogenesis can be precisely located by administering cationic liposomes containing a detectable label. The complexes may comprise nucleotide constructs which are comprised of promoters which are selectively and exclusively activated in the environment of an angiogenic endothelial cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Donald M. McDonald, John McLean, O. Gavin Thurston, Peter Baluk
  • Patent number: 5862701
    Abstract: A forging die for forming a steering rack portion having teeth and two longitudinally extending guide faces from a blank. The die comprising first (18) and second (19) die members and four forming elements (52, 53, 54, 55) to converge on the blank. The first forming element (52) being on the second die member (19) for forming the teeth, the second (53) and third (54) forming elements being on the first die member (18) for forming the guide faces. The fourth forming element (55) slidable relative to the first die member (18) for forming a surface of the portion and connected to a first bias means (83, 84) allowing movement of the fourth forming element (55) during forging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: A.E. Bishop & Associates Pty. Limited
    Inventors: Arthur Ernest Bishop, Lyle John McLean
  • Patent number: 5837283
    Abstract: Angiogenic endothelial cells are selectively targeted with lipid/DNA complexes or cationic liposomes containing a substance which affects the targeted cells by inhibiting or promoting their growth. A site of angiogenesis can be precisely located by administering cationic liposomes containing a detectable label. The complexes may comprise nucleotide constructs which are comprised of promoters which are selectively and exclusively activated in the environment of an angiogenic endothelial cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Donald M. McDonald, John McLean, O. Gavin Thurston, Peter Baluk
  • Patent number: 5457639
    Abstract: An imaging lidar system for underwater applications is presented which is well suited for imaging and detecting underwater targets suspended above and on the bottom in shallow and coastal water. The present invention provides the capability for rapid and reliable search, detection, classification and localization of objects in the surf zone which may present hazards to navigation and utilization of coastal areas as well as undesirable effluents and biological fouling of underwater objects. The present invention provides an improved bottom tracker, improved ability to deal with brightness variation and surface glint, and computerized real time detection algorithms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: Kaman Aerospace Corporation
    Inventors: Bobby L. Ulich, John McLean, R. Norris Keeler, Kirk J. Daniels
  • Patent number: 4117839
    Abstract: An intrauterine device providing a membrane to cover substantially the entire surface of the uterine cavity, said device having a Y- and or V-shaped resilient member with two diverging arms, a membrane covering the entire area between the diverging arms and, in addition, extending above an imaginary line passing through the terminal ends of the arms, and a flexible tail or string connected to the intersection of the arms for aiding in the removal of the device from the uterus when desired. Optionally, the arms may having a plurality of flexible spurs extending therefrom for maintaining the intrauterine device in position within the uterus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1978
    Inventor: John McLean Morris
  • Patent number: 4038978
    Abstract: An intrauterine device providing a membrane to cover substantially the entire surface of the uterine cavity, said device having a Y- or V-shaped resilient member with two diverging arms, a membrane covering the entire area between the diverging arms and, in addition, extending above an imaginary line passing through the terminal ends of the arms, and a flexible tail or string connected to the intersection of the arms for aiding in the removal of the device from the uterus when desired. The ends of the diverging arms have enlarged end portions and the arms are of unequal length so that the arms may be resiliently collapsed and placed in a tubular inserter with the enlarged end portions longitudinally spaced in the inserter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1977
    Assignee: John McLean Morris
    Inventors: John McLean Morris, John P. Bennett, Josef E. Kercso