Patents by Inventor Karen A. Boyd
Karen A. Boyd 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: 10744096Abstract: A pharmaceutical soft gelatin capsule dosage form that includes (a) a shell that includes gelatin; and (b) a fill that includes at least one active ingredient, one or more polyethylene glycol, and a modified guar gum. The pharmaceutical soft gelatin capsule dosage form maintains its shell integrity (hardness) and fill viscosity after storage.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2017Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Allergan Pharmaceuticals International LimitedInventors: Brendan Muldoon, Ryan Gerald Loughlin, Gerarde Sweeney, Emma Karen Boyd
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Patent number: 9988197Abstract: A package system is disclosed for dispensing controlled amounts of a chemical agent. The package system includes an outer package that is generally gas and liquid impermeable. The outer package contains an inner package made from a degradable material, such as a material that is water degradable. The inner package contains a measured amount of a chemical agent. The chemical agent may be difficult to handle and may have corrosive properties, may be an oxidizer, or the like. The package system facilitates dispensing the chemical agent into a particular environment. In one embodiment, the package system is designed to hold a chemical agent for treating recreational water sources, such as swimming pools.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2015Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: ARCH CHEMICALS, INC.Inventors: Fred Simonsen, Karen Boyd, John Puetz
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Publication number: 20180036252Abstract: A pharmaceutical soft gelatin capsule dosage form that includes (a) a shell that includes gelatin; and (b) a fill that includes at least one active ingredient, one or more polyethylene glycol, and a modified guar gum. The pharmaceutical soft gelatin capsule dosage form maintains its shell integrity (hardness) and fill viscosity after storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Brendan MULDOON, Ryan Gerald LOUGHLIN, Gerarde SWEENEY, Emma Karen BOYD
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Patent number: 9820946Abstract: A pharmaceutical soft gelatin capsule dosage form that includes (a) a shell that includes gelatin; and (b) a fill that includes at least one active ingredient, one or more polyethylene glycol, and a modified guar gum. The pharmaceutical soft gelatin capsule dosage form maintains its shell integrity (hardness) and fill viscosity after storage.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2014Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Allergan Pharmaceuticals International LimitedInventors: Brendan Muldoon, Ryan Gerald Loughlin, Gerarde Sweeney, Emma Karen Boyd
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Patent number: 9795569Abstract: A pharmaceutical soft gelatin capsule dosage form that includes (a) a shell that includes gelatin; and (b) a fill that includes at least one active ingredient, one or more polyethylene glycol, and a modified guar gum. The pharmaceutical soft gelatin capsule dosage form maintains its shell integrity (hardness) and fill viscosity after storage.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Allergan Pharmaceuticals International LimitedInventors: Brendan Muldoon, Ryan Gerald Loughlin, Gerarde Sweeney, Emma Karen Boyd
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Publication number: 20170152093Abstract: A package system is disclosed for dispensing controlled amounts of a chemical agent. The package system includes an outer package that is generally gas and liquid impermeable. The outer package contains an inner package made from a degradable material, such as a material that is water degradable. The inner package contains a measured amount of a chemical agent. The chemical agent may be difficult to handle and may have corrosive properties, may be an oxidizer, or the like. The package system facilitates dispensing the chemical agent into a particular environment. In one embodiment, the package system is designed to hold a chemical agent for treating recreational water sources, such as swimming pools.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Fred Simonsen, Karen Boyd, John Puetz
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Publication number: 20150044285Abstract: A pharmaceutical soft gelatin capsule dosage form that includes (a) a shell that includes gelatin; and (b) a fill that includes at least one active ingredient, one or more polyethylene glycol, and a modified guar gum. The pharmaceutical soft gelatin capsule dosage form maintains its shell integrity (hardness) and fill viscosity after storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Brendan MULDOON, Ryan Gerald LOUGHLIN, Gerarde SWEENEY, Emma Karen BOYD
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Publication number: 20140271838Abstract: A pharmaceutical soft gelatin capsule dosage form that includes (a) a shell that includes gelatin; and (b) a fill that includes at least one active ingredient, one or more polyethylene glycol, and a modified guar gum. The pharmaceutical soft gelatin capsule dosage form maintains its shell integrity (hardness) and fill viscosity after storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Brendan MULDOON, Ryan Gerald LOUGHLIN, Gerarde SWEENEY, Emma Karen BOYD
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Patent number: 8098800Abstract: The present invention provides an option to record messages that can be geared to specific audiences, using PIN-restricted access as needed. The present invention provides a method and apparatus way for subscribers to record a number (more than one) of personalized messages or greetings geared towards specific callers or audiences in a plurality of bulletin boards associated with a single telephone number. The personalized greetings comprise public messages, private messages, public comments and private comments. The method and apparatus of the present invention also ensures customer privacy and increases the level of security by providing an option to PIN-protect the content and access to the content for each of the public and private recorded messages and comments.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2008Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: AT&T Intellecutal Property I, L.P.Inventors: Kathy Goode Piatt, Martha Karen Boyd
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Patent number: 7953453Abstract: A mobile telephone comprises a ringer to provide an audible alert of an incoming telephone call. The mobile telephone has a ringer control schedule. The ringer control schedule indicates times at which a parameter of the ringer is to change. The mobile telephone further comprises a ringer controller to automatically change the parameter of the ringer according to the ringer control schedule.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2008Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventor: Martha Karen Boyd
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Patent number: 7623352Abstract: The invention claimed herein and depicted in FIGS. 1 through 4 presents a combined alternate power source and speakerphone device for handheld devices such as cellular telephones. Housing 2 contains battery compartment 28 that accepts batteries such as “AA” or “AAA” cells, which are installed by opening sliding cover 4. Electrical power and speakerphone circuit board 24 are also mounted within housing 2, while on/off switch 8, volume control 10, speaker 12, microphone 14 and cord 16 are mounted onto the housing's outer shell. Cord 16 features socket 18 at its terminal end which accepts a plurality of interchangeable adapter plugs 20 that accommodate the input sockets of a variety of handheld devices. When this invention is installed onto a device such as a cellular telephone, the user can select the mode of operation that provides an auxiliary source of operating power and/or an external speaker and microphone for hands-free use of said device.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2007Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Inventor: Karen A. Boyd
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Publication number: 20080316713Abstract: The invention claimed herein and depicted in FIGS. 1 through 4 presents a combined alternate power source and speakerphone device for handheld devices such as cellular telephones. Housing 2 contains battery compartment 28 that accepts batteries such as “AA” or “AAA” cells, which are installed by opening sliding cover 4. Electrical power and speakerphone circuit board 24 are also mounted within housing 2, while on/off switch 8, volume control 10, speaker 12, microphone 14 and cord 16 are mounted onto the housing's outer shell. Cord 16 features socket 18 at its terminal end which accepts a plurality of interchangeable adapter plugs 20 that accommodate the input sockets of a variety of handheld devices. When this invention is installed onto a device such as a cellular telephone, the user can select the mode of operation that provides an auxiliary source of operating power and/or an external speaker and microphone for hands-free use of said device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2007Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventor: Karen A. Boyd
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Publication number: 20080123824Abstract: The present invention provides an option to record messages that can be geared to specific audiences, using PIN-restricted access as needed. The present invention provides a method and apparatus way for subscribers to record a number (more than one) of personalized messages or greetings geared towards specific callers or audiences in a plurality of bulletin boards associated with a single telephone number. The personalized greetings comprise public messages, private messages, public comments and private comments. The method and apparatus of the present invention also ensures customer privacy and increases the level of security by providing an option to PIN-protect the content and access to the content for each of the public and private recorded messages and comments.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2008Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: AT&T KNOWLEDGE VENTURES, L.P.Inventors: Kathy Goode Piatt, Martha Karen Boyd
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Publication number: 20080125185Abstract: A mobile telephone comprises a ringer to provide an audible alert of an incoming telephone call. The mobile telephone has a ringer control schedule. The ringer control schedule indicates times at which a parameter of the ringer is to change. The mobile telephone further comprises a ringer controller to automatically change the parameter of the ringer according to the ringer control schedule.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2008Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: SBC Knowledge Ventures, L.P.Inventor: Martha Karen Boyd
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Patent number: 7353047Abstract: A mobile telephone comprises a ringer to provide an audible alert of an incoming telephone call. The mobile telephone has a ringer schedule interface to receive a ringer control schedule. The ringer control schedule indicates times at which a parameter of the ringer is to change. The mobile telephone further comprises an integrated ringer controller to automatically change the parameter of the ringer according to the ringer control schedule.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2004Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: SBC Knowledge Ventures, L.P.Inventor: Martha Karen Boyd
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Patent number: 7340044Abstract: The present invention provides an option to record messages that can be geared to specific audiences, using PIN-restricted access as needed. The present invention provides a method and apparatus way for subscribers to record a number (more than one) of personalized messages or greetings geared towards specific callers or audiences in a plurality of bulletin boards associated with a single telephone number. The personalized greetings comprise public messages, private messages, public comments and private comments. The method and apparatus of the present invention also ensures customer privacy and increases the level of security by providing an option to PIN-protect the content and access to the content for each of the public and private recorded messages and comments.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2004Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: AT&T Knowledge Ventures, L.P.Inventors: Kathy Goode Piatt, Martha Karen Boyd
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Publication number: 20070045354Abstract: The present invention includes a lens care product that can be used both to treat contact lenses in a lens case and to treat contact lenses while worn in the eye and can provide to an user an ability to clean and rewet lenses anytime anywhere without taking them out. The lens care product includes: a lens-care solution capable of cleaning, disinfecting, and/or rinsing contact lenses in a lens case and cleaning and lubricating in the eye while being worn; and a solution dispensing container containing the lens-care solution therein, wherein the container is capable of dispensing the lens solution into the lens case and applying the lens-care solution directly into the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Karen Boyd, Karen Lindley, Frans Mahieu, Vincent Bowman
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Patent number: 5227138Abstract: An apparatus for transporting blood samples within a capillary tube using a rigid plate member to protect the capillary tube during transport. A magnet is magnetically coupled with and thereby moves a ferrous metal flea within the capillary tube to promote mixing of the blood sample and an anticoagulant chemical coating on the inside of the capillary tube. The magnet is slid along the length of a recessed guide track or guide members to assure that the magnet does not come in contact with the capillary tube with sufficient force to break the capillary tube. The magnet has a central archway through which the capillary tube extends to increase the magnetic coupling between the magnet and the flea and yet prevent contact with the capillary tube. The capillary tube is held within an alignment groove in the rigid plate member. In one embodiment, a holder holds the capillary tube against the rigid plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1992Date of Patent: July 13, 1993Assignee: Virginia Mason ClinicInventors: Karen A. Boyd, Dana Fayette