Patents by Inventor Karen Lyons

Karen Lyons 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).

  • Lithium-metal-oxide composite electrodes
    Patent number: 8501352
    Abstract: A composite material having: particles of a first lithium-metal oxide compound, particles of a conductive second lithium-metal oxide compound, a conductive matrix, and a polymeric binder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Arnold Stux, Karen Lyons
  • SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL CATHODE COMPRISING LANTHANUM NICKELATE
    Publication number: 20070184324
    Abstract: A solid mixture of La2NiO4+? and an ionic conductive material. A solid oxide fuel cell having a cathode interlayer having a La2NiO4+? layer and a doped ceria layer, a lanthanum strontium cobaltite or lanthanum strontium manganate cathode current collector, an anode; and an ionic conductive electrolyte between and in contact with the cathode interlayer and the anode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Applicant: The Government of the US, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Karen Lyons, Christel Laberty, Feng Zhao, Anil Virkar
  • LITHIUM-METAL-OXIDE COMPOSITE ELECTRODES
    Publication number: 20070184347
    Abstract: A composite material having: particles of a first lithium-metal oxide compound, particles of a conductive second lithium-metal oxide compound, a conductive matrix, and a polymeric binder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Applicant: THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
    Inventors: Arnold Stux, Karen Lyons
  • Method and composition for modulating bone growth
    Publication number: 20060252724
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the treatment of defects and disease involving osteoporosis or osteopenic conditions. The methods comprise applying to the site of osteoporotic or osteopenic conditions a composition comprising a BMP-3 inhibitor or antagonist. The invention further provides methods and compositions for modulating or regulating the formation of bone utlizing BMP-3 conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Karen Lyons, Vicki Rosen, Aaron Daluiski, Thomas Engstrand, Matthew Bahamonde, Laura Gamer, Eric Agius, Karen Cox
  • Systems and methods for ordering and distributing incentive messages
    Patent number: 7003479
    Abstract: Systems and methods associated with ordering, producing and/or distributing incentive messages. Systems can include means for receiving requests for incentive messages, for receiving payment for the incentive messages, and for transferring the incentive message to a receiver. Such incentive messages can include a trophy and a redemptive code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: James E. Cowell, Peter M. Karas, Michele Demark, Karen Lyon
  • Systems and methods for ordering and distributing incentive messages
    Publication number: 20060036496
    Abstract: Systems and methods associated with ordering, producing and/or distributing incentive messages. Systems can include means for receiving requests for incentive messages, for receiving payment for the incentive messages, and for transferring the incentive message to a receiver. Such incentive messages can include a trophy and a redemptive code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Applicant: First Data Corp.
    Inventors: James Cowell, Peter Karas, Michele Demark, Karen Lyon
  • Systems and methods for ordering and distributing incentive messages
    Patent number: 6922673
    Abstract: Systems and methods associated with ordering, producing and/or distributing incentive messages. Systems can include means for receiving requests for incentive messages, for receiving payment for the incentive messages, and for transferring the incentive message to a receiver. Such incentive messages can include a trophy and a negotiable instrument. The trophy can be detachable from the negotiable instrument. Methods can include providing one or more incentive messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Fist Data Corporation
    Inventors: Peter Michael Karas, James Everett Cowell, Michele Denmark, Karen Lyon
  • Platinum-impregnated hydrous tin oxide catalysts
    Publication number: 20050084740
    Abstract: A chemical composition is provided having the formula: M—SnOx.yH2O M is a platinum group metal and x and y are positive numbers. The hydrous platinum tin oxide may be used in the cathode of a fuel cell as a catalyst for oxygen reduction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Karen Lyons, Norma Ugrate
  • Systems and methods for ordering and distributing incentive messages
    Publication number: 20030177067
    Abstract: Systems and methods associated with ordering, producing and/or distributing incentive messages. Systems can include means for receiving requests for incentive messages, for receiving payment for the incentive messages, and for transferring the incentive message to a receiver. Such incentive messages can include a trophy and a redemptive code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Applicant: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: James E. Cowell, Peter M. Karas, Michele Demark, Karen Lyon
  • Systems and methods for ordering and distributing incentive messages
    Publication number: 20030036956
    Abstract: Systems and methods associated with ordering, producing and/or distributing incentive messages. Systems can include means for receiving requests for incentive messages, for receiving payment for the incentive messages, and for transferring the incentive message to a receiver. Such incentive messages can include a trophy and a negotiable instrument. The trophy can be detachable from the negotiable instrument. Methods can include providing one or more incentive messages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Applicant: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: Peter Michael Karas, James Everett Cowell, Michele Demark, Karen Lyon