Patents by Inventor Joseph McGuire
Joseph McGuire 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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Patent number: 10165773Abstract: The invention is based on the recognition that known antimicrobial compounds, such as nisin or other lantibiotics, can be made to form a long lasting antimicrobial surface coating by linking the peptide with a block polymer, such as PLURONIC® F108 or an end group activated polymer (EGAP) in a manner to form a flexible tether and/or entrap the peptide. The entrapped peptide provides antimicrobial action by early release from entrapment while the tethered peptide provides longer lasting antimicrobial protection. Antimicrobial gels and foams may be prepared using the antimicrobial peptide containing block copolymers.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2014Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignees: Allvivio Vascular, Inc., State of Oregon acting by and through the State Board of Higher Ed. on Behalf of Oregon State Univ.Inventors: Jennifer A. Neff, Joseph McGuire, Pranav Joshi
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Publication number: 20140356405Abstract: The invention is based on the recognition that known antimicrobial compounds, such as nisin or other lantibiotics, can be made to form a long lasting antimicrobial surface coating by linking the peptide with a block polymer, such as PLURONIC® F108 or an end group activated polymer (EGAP) in a manner to form a flexible tether and/or entrap the peptide. The entrapped peptide provides antimicrobial action by early release from entrapment while the tethered peptide provides longer lasting antimicrobial protection. Antimicrobial gels and foams may be prepared using the antimicrobial peptide containing block copolymers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicants: Allvivo Vascular, Inc., The State of Oregon Acting by and Through the State Board of Higher Ed.on Behalf of Oregon StateInventors: Jennifer A. Neff, Joseph McGuire, Pranav Joshi
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Patent number: 8828310Abstract: A stopper rod having an elongate trunk with an upstream first end and a downstream second end, a continuous axial bore extending through the trunk from a stopper inlet in the upstream first end to a stopper outlet in the downstream second end, and a flow control device disposed within the bore to create a backpressure upstream thereof. The flow control device includes a body having an inlet, an outlet and a passageway therebetween, a wire positioned substantially axially in the passageway, and a retainer for maintaining the wire in the passageway. In one embodiment, the retainer is constituted by a portion of the wire itself, which is bent or crimped or configured as a loop; kink or spiral which prevents the wire from being dislodged from the passageway.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2010Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Refractory Intellectual Property GmbH & Co KGInventors: Gerald Nitzi, Tim Hedley, Joseph McGuire, John Stevenson
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Publication number: 20140086865Abstract: The invention is based on the recognition that known antimicrobial compounds, such as nisin or other lantibiotics, can be made to form a long lasting antimicrobial surface coating by linking the peptide with a block polymer, such as PLURONIC® F108 or an end group activated polymer (EGAP) in a manner to form a flexible tether and/or entrap the peptide. The entrapped peptide provides antimicrobial action by early release from entrapment while the tethered peptide provides longer lasting antimicrobial protection. Antimicrobial gels and foams may be prepared using the antimicrobial peptide containing block copolymers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicants: The State of Oregon Acting by and through the State Board of Higher Ed. on Behalf of Oregon Stat, ALLVIVO VASCULAR, INC.Inventors: Pranav Joshi, Joseph McGuire, Jennifer A. Neff
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Patent number: 8598269Abstract: The invention is based on the recognition that known antimicrobial compounds, such as nisin or other lantibiotics, can be made to form a long lasting antimicrobial surface coating by linking the peptide with a block polymer, such as PLURONIC® F108 or an end group activated polymer (EGAP) in a manner to form a flexible tether and/or entrap the peptide. The entrapped peptide provides antimicrobial action by early release from entrapment while the tethered peptide provides longer lasting antimicrobial protection. Antimicrobial gels and foams may be prepared using the antimicrobial peptide containing block copolymers.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignees: Allvivo Vascular, Inc., The State of Oregon Acting by & through the State Board of Higher Ed. on Behalf of Oregon State Univ.Inventors: Jennifer A. Neff, Joseph McGuire, Pranav R. Joshi
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Publication number: 20120251592Abstract: The invention is based on the recognition that known antimicrobial compounds, such as nisin or other lantibiotics, can be made to form a long lasting antimicrobial surface coating by linking the peptide with a block polymer, such as PLURONIC® F108 or an end group activated polymer (EGAP) in a manner to form a flexible tether and/or entrap the peptide. The entrapped peptide provides antimicrobial action by early release from entrapment while the tethered peptide provides longer lasting antimicrobial protection. Antimicrobial gels and foams may be prepared using the antimicrobial peptide containing block copolymers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicants: The State of Oregon Acting by & through the State Board of Higher Ed. on Behalf of Oregon State Univ, ALLVIVO VASCULAR, INC.Inventors: Jennifer A. Neff, Joseph McGuire, Pranav R. Joshi
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Patent number: 8178617Abstract: The invention is based on the recognition that known antimicrobial compounds, such as nisin or other lantibiotics, can be made to form a long lasting antimicrobial surface coating by linking the peptide with a block polymer, such as PLURONIC® F108 or an end group activated polymer (EGAP) in a manner to form a flexible tether and/or entrap the peptide. The entrapped peptide provides antimicrobial action by early release from entrapment while the tethered peptide provides longer lasting antimicrobial protection. Antimicrobial gels and foams may be prepared using the antimicrobial peptide containing block copolymers.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2008Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignees: Allvivo Vascular, Inc., The State of Oregon Acting by and through the State Board of Higher Ed. on Behalf of Oregon State Univ.Inventors: Jennifer A. Neff, Joseph McGuire, Pranav R. Joshi
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Publication number: 20110260092Abstract: A flow control device (30) comprises a body (32) having an inlet (38), an outlet (40) and a passageway (36) therebetween. A wire (42) is positioned in the passageway (36) and a retaining means (44, 46) is provided for maintaining the wire (42) in the passageway (36).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2010Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: Gerald Nitzi, Tim Hedley, Joseph McGuire, John Stevenson
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Patent number: 7570751Abstract: Real time detection of the fraudulent use of a telecommunications network is accomplished by analyzing data for each call that is occurring within the network. A signal protocol receiver is used to collect signaling protocol for each call that is occurring within the network. The signaling protocol data is collected, decoded and formatted into call information records (CIRs). The CIRs contain various operator specified parameters for each call that is occurring within the network. The CIRs are compared to operator defined thresholds. If any of the CIRs exceeds the thresholds, an alert is generated. The alerts are stored in a database where the operator can analyze them and take the appropriate corresponding action to resolve the alert. The alerts and the CIRs are archived in a database so that trends of fraudulent use can be detected and prevented. This method of fraud detection provides for the effective analysis of every call that is occurring within the network.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2008Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Judy Lynn Betts, Michael Joseph Hatlak, Michael Joseph McGuire
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Publication number: 20090022888Abstract: The invention is based on the recognition that known antimicrobial compounds, such as nisin or other lantibiotics, can be made to form a long lasting antimicrobial surface coating by linking the peptide with a block polymer, such as PLURONIC® F108 or an end group activated polymer (EGAP) in a manner to form a flexible tether and/or entrap the peptide. The entrapped peptide provides antimicrobial action by early release from entrapment while the tethered peptide provides longer lasting antimicrobial protection. Antimicrobial gels and foams may be prepared using the antimicrobial peptide containing block copolymers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicants: ALLVIVO VASCULAR, INC., State Univ.Inventors: Jennifer A. Neff, Joseph McGuire, Pranav R. Joshi
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Publication number: 20080267375Abstract: Real time detection of the fraudulent use of a telecommunications network is accomplished by analyzing data for each call that is occurring within the network. A signal protocol receiver is used to collect signaling protocol for each call that is occurring within the network. The signaling protocol data is collected, decoded and formatted into call information records (CIRs). The CIRs contain various operator specified parameters for each call that is occurring within the network. The CIRs are compared to operator defined thresholds. If any of the CIRs exceeds the thresholds, an alert is generated. The alerts are stored in a database where the operator can analyze them and take the appropriate corresponding action to resolve the alert. The alerts and the CIRs are archived in a database so that trends of fraudulent use can be detected and prevented. This method of fraud detection provides for the effective analysis of every call that is occurring within the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: Judy Lynn Betts, Michael Joseph Hatlak, Michael Joseph McGuire
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Patent number: 7406161Abstract: Real time detection of the fraudulent use of a telecommunications network is accomplished by analyzing data for each call that is occurring within the network. A signal protocol receiver is used to collect signaling protocol for each call that is occurring within the network. The Signaling protocol data is collected, decoded and formatted into call information records (CIRs). The CIRs contain various operator specified parameters for each call that is occurring within the network. The CIRs are compared to operator defined thresholds. If any of the CIRs exceeds the thresholds, an alert is generated. The alerts are stored in a database where the operator can analyze them and take the appropriate corresponding action to resolve the alert. The alerts and the CIRs are archived in a database so that trends of fraudulent use can be detected and prevented. This method of fraud detection provides for the effective analyzation of every call that is occurring within the network.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2007Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: SBC Properties, L.P.Inventors: Judy Lynn Betts, Michael Joseph Hatlak, Michael Joseph McGuire
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Patent number: 7248681Abstract: Real time detection of the fraudulent use of a telecommunications network is accomplished by analyzing data for each call that is occurring within the network. A signal protocol receiver is used to collect signaling protocol for each call that is occurring within the network. The Signaling protocol data is collected, decoded and formatted into call information records (CIRs). The CIRs contain various operator specified parameters for each call that is occurring within the network. The CIRs are compared to operator defined thresholds. If any of the CIRs exceeds the thresholds, an alert is generated. The alerts are stored in a database where the operator can analyze them and take the appropriate corresponding action to resolve the alert. The alerts and the CIRs are archived in a database so that trends of fraudulent use can be detected and prevented. This method of fraud detection provides for the effective analyzation of every call that is occurring within the network.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2006Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: SBC Properties, L.P.Inventors: Judy Lynn Betts, Michael Joseph Hatlak, Michael Joseph McGuire
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Patent number: 7058166Abstract: Real time detection of the fraudulent use of a telecommunications network is accomplished by analyzing data for each call that is occurring within the network. A signal protocol receiver is used to collect signaling protocol for each call that is occurring within the network. The Signaling protocol data is collected, decoded and formatted into call information records (CIRs). The CIRs contain various operator specified parameters for each call that is occurring within the network. The CIRs are compared to operator defined thresholds. If any of the CIRs exceeds the thresholds, an alert is generated. The alerts are stored in a database where the operator can analyze them and take the appropriate corresponding action to resolve the alert. The alerts and the CIRs are archived in a database so that trends of fraudulent use can be detected and prevented. This method of fraud detection provides for the effective analyzation of every call that is occurring within the network.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2003Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: SBC Properties, L.P.Inventors: Judy Lynn Betts, Michael Joseph Hatlak, Michael Joseph McGuire
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Publication number: 20030228008Abstract: Real time detection of the fraudulent use of a telecommunications network is accomplished by analyzing data for each call that is occurring within the network. A signal protocol receiver is used to collect signaling protocol for each call that is occurring within the network. The Signaling protocol data is collected, decoded and formatted into call information records (CIRs). The CIRs contain various operator specified parameters for each call that is occurring within the network. The CIRs are compared to operator defined thresholds. If any of the CIRs exceeds the thresholds, an alert is generated. The alerts are stored in a database where the operator can analyze them and take the appropriate corresponding action to resolve the alert. The alerts and the CIRs are archived in a database so that trends of fraudulent use can be detected and prevented. This method of fraud detection provides for the effective analyzation of every call that is occurring within the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Judy Lynn Betts, Michael Joseph Hatlak, Michael Joseph McGuire
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Patent number: 6567511Abstract: Real time detection of the fraudulent use of a telecommunications network is accomplished by analyzing data for each call that is occurring within the network. A signal protocol receiver is used to collect signaling protocol for each call that is occurring within the network. The Signaling protocol data is collected, decoded and formatted into call information records (CIRs). The CIRs contain various operator specified parameters for each call that is occurring within the network. The CIRs are compared to operator defined thresholds. If any of the CIRs exceeds the thresholds, an alert is generated. The alerts are stored in a database where the operator can analyze them and take the appropriate corresponding action to resolve the alert. The alerts and the CIRs are archived in a database so that trends of fraudulent use can be detected and prevented. This method of fraud detection provides for the effective analyzation of every call that is occurring within the network.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2001Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Ameritech CorporationInventors: Judy Lynn Betts, Michael Joseph Hatlak, Michael Joseph McGuire
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Publication number: 20020071538Abstract: Real time detection of the fraudulent use of a telecommunications network is accomplished by analyzing data for each call that is occurring within the network. A signal protocol receiver is used to collect signaling protocol for each call that is occurring within the network. The Signaling protocol data is collected, decoded and formatted into call information records (CIRs). The CIRs contain various operator specified parameters for each call that is occurring within the network. The CIRs are compared to operator defined thresholds. If any of the CIRs exceeds the thresholds, an alert is generated. The alerts are stored in a database where the operator can analyze them and take the appropriate corresponding action to resolve the alert. The alerts and the CIRs are archived in a database so that trends of fraudulent use can be detected and prevented. This method of fraud detection provides for the effective analyzation of every call that is occurring within the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2001Publication date: June 13, 2002Applicant: Ameritech Corporation.Inventors: Judy Lynn Betts, Michael Joseph Hatlak, Michael Joseph McGuire
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Patent number: 6398793Abstract: A disposable dermal curette for scraping lesions from the surface of a patient's skin, comprising a generally cylindrical plastic handle having a proximal end portion, a distal end portion and a mid-section portion therebetween. The curette has a substantially flattened annular working element attached to the handle, the working element having a hoe-shape, substantially planer configuration and arcuate walls projecting therefrom to the handle and attached thereto. The arcuate walls extend from the planar cutting surface having a radius sufficient to minimize gouging as the cutting surface is moved along the skin to remove lesions therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2000Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: Acuderm Inc.Inventor: Joseph McGuire
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Patent number: 6327352Abstract: Real time detection of the fraudulent use of a telecommunications network is accomplished by analyzing data for each call that is occurring within the network. A signal protocol receiver is used to collect signaling protocol for each call that is occurring within the network. The Signaling protocol data is collected, decoded and formatted into call information records (CIRs). The CIRs contain various operator specified parameters for each call that is occurring within the network. The CIRs are compared to operator defined thresholds. If any of the CIRs exceeds the thresholds, an alert is generated. The alerts are stored in a database where the operator can analyze them and take the appropriate corresponding action to resolve the alert. The alerts and the CIRs are archived in a database so that trends of fraudulent use can be detected and prevented. This method of fraud detection provides for the effective analyzation of every call that is occurring within the network.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1997Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Assignee: Ameritech CorporationInventors: Judy Lynn Betts, Michael Joseph Hatlak, Michael Joseph McGuire
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Patent number: 5451369Abstract: Articles and surfaces are disclosed having antimicrobial activity. Also disclosed are methods for treating surfaces and articles to confer antimicrobial activity. Such articles and surfaces are particularly adapted for food contact use, such as food preparation or packaging. Antimicrobial activity is conferred by applying molecules of a polypeptide bacteriocin, e.g., nisin, such as by contacting the surface or article with a liquid solution of a bacteriocin or bacteriocin mixture. The bacteriocin molecules are attached to the surface or article via any means enabling the molecules to subsequently detach and lethally interact with susceptible bacteria deposited on the treated surface or article. Such detached bacteriocin molecules can also kill susceptible bacteria present on foods or other substances that contact the surface or article. Attached bacteriocins are stable to drying, water rinsing, and freezing, even for long periods.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 1993Date of Patent: September 19, 1995Assignee: The State of Oregon Acting By and Through The State Board of Higher Education on Behalf of Oregon State UniversityInventors: Mark A. Daeschel, Joseph McGuire