Patents by Inventor Kenneth Curry
Kenneth Curry 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: 20220362055Abstract: A punctum plug or lacrimal insert is constructed of a monolithic material, such that the punctum plug is configured to turn approximately 90 degrees upon insertion into a canaliculus of an eye. The punctum plug or lacrimal insert may include high-molecular-weight polysaccharide and added plasticizers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Kenneth Curry, William Tran
-
Publication number: 20220061314Abstract: The present invention is a highly concentrated plant growth regulator suspended in a solid, semisolid, paste, gel, etc. that allows for targeted application and extended, continuous release of the plant growth regulator in the targeted growth-related areas of the plant/tree. The carrier medium is dosed with one or more particulate PGRs, and possibly a fungicide or insecticide, and this composition results in not only a highly effective way to achieve growth, but also allows for a very unique application and benefit on grafted trees by sealing the graft wound and accelerating the regrowth either alone or in combination with traditional treatments. Additionally, the present invention can be used to seal pruning wounds that farmers heretofore have used Latex type products.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2020Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventor: Kenneth Curry
-
Patent number: 10816496Abstract: A device for monitoring the effectiveness of sand compaction on a production line comprising one or more sensors. The sensor's response measures the changes in sand compaction, which is affected by the mechanics of the vibration system, changes in the sand properties, and environmental changes. A sensor comprises multiple chambers where the sand is compacted, with each of these chambers having a different difficulty in resisting sand filling and compaction. The difficulty of filling and compacting the sand in these chambers can be controlled using factors such as geometry of each of the chambers and direction of the fill and compaction of sand.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2014Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Tennessee Technological UniversityInventors: Mohamed Abdelrahman, Michael Baswell, Kenneth Currie
-
Publication number: 20180028361Abstract: Devices and methods for treating intraocular pressure are disclosed. The devices include drug delivery implants for treating ocular tissue. Optionally, the devices also include shunts for draining aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the uveoscleral outflow pathway, including the supraciliary space and the suprachoroidal space. The drug delivery implants can be implanted in ab interno or ab externo procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: David Haffner, Kenneth Curry
-
Patent number: 9636255Abstract: Devices and methods for treating intraocular pressure are disclosed. The devices include drug delivery implants for treating ocular tissue. Optionally, the devices also include shunts for draining aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the uveoscleral outflow pathway, including the supraciliary space and the suprachoroidal space. The drug delivery implants can be implanted in ab interno or ab externo procedures.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2010Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: DOSE MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: David Haffner, Kenneth Curry
-
Patent number: 8900431Abstract: Electrochemical sensors for measuring an analyte in a subject are described. More particularly, devices for measurement of an analyte incorporating a sensor comprising a hydrophilic polymer-enzyme composition covering an electroactive surface providing rapid and accurate analyte levels upon deployment are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2009Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Kenneth Curry, James R. Petisce, Henry Oviatt, Mena Valiket
-
Patent number: 8890549Abstract: A device with one or more sensors for monitoring the effectiveness of sand compaction on a production line. The sensor's response measures the changes in sand compaction, which is affected by the mechanics of the vibration system, changes in the sand properties, and environmental changes. A sensor comprises multiple chambers where the sand is compacted, with each of these chambers having a different difficulty in resisting sand filling and compaction. The difficulty of filling and compacting the sand in these chambers can be controlled using factors such as geometry of each of the chambers and direction of the fill and compaction of sand.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Inventors: Mohamed Abdelrahman, Michael Baswell, Kenneth Currie
-
Publication number: 20140065075Abstract: Described herein is a contrast agent for administration to a subject. The contrast agent includes a targeting portion that includes an unchelated aminocarboxylate functional group; a metal ion bound to a metal-complexable portion; and a linker joining the targeting portion and the metal-complexable portion of the contrast agent. The portion that is not bound to a metal ion is for binding to necrotic tissue in the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: RF THERAPEUTICS INC.Inventors: Jidong Zhang, Kenneth Curry
-
Publication number: 20120165933Abstract: Devices and methods for treating intraocular pressure are disclosed. The devices include drug delivery implants for treating ocular tissue. Optionally, the devices also include shunts for draining aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the uveoscleral outflow pathway, including the supraciliary space and the suprachoroidal space. The drug delivery implants can be implanted in ab interno or ab externo procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: DOSE MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: David Haffner, Kenneth Curry
-
Publication number: 20120074964Abstract: A device for monitoring the effectiveness of sand compaction on a production line comprising one or more sensors. The sensor's response measures the changes in sand compaction, which is affected by the mechanics of the vibration system, changes in the sand properties, and environmental changes. A sensor comprises multiple chambers where the sand is compacted, with each of these chambers having a different difficulty in resisting sand filling and compaction. The difficulty of filling and compacting the sand in these chambers can be controlled using factors such as geometry of each of the chambers and direction of the fill and compaction of sand.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: MOHAMED ABDELRAHMAN, Michael Baswell, Kenneth Currie
-
Publication number: 20110186429Abstract: Electrochemical sensors for measuring an analyte in a subject are described. More particularly, devices for measurement of an analyte incorporating a sensor comprising a hydrophilic polymer-enzyme composition covering an electroactive surface providing rapid and accurate analyte levels upon deployment are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2009Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Kenneth Curry, James R. Petisce, Henry Oviatt, Mena Valiket
-
Publication number: 20100305420Abstract: A flexible circuit is provided herein that includes conductive material on the top and bottom planar surfaces of a dielectric substrate. The flexible circuit can be used in various applications, including use as a sensor. A via is used to provide electrical communication between the top and bottom surface of the flexible circuit. A method of preparing a flexible circuit and a medical instrument including the flexible circuit are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventor: Kenneth Curry
-
Publication number: 20100293892Abstract: There are provided methods of packaging and packages that prevent damage of the package contents while maintaining sterility and that limit the negative effects of sterilization on sensors such as enzyme sensors. A method of packaging an enzyme sensor includes providing an enzyme sensor such as a glucose oxidase sensor in a gas impermeable package comprising one or more of oxygen and water, removing a significant portion of the oxygen and water present in the package, and sealing the package. The resulting package comprises the enzyme sensor in an atmosphere that is substantially free of oxygen and water. The package can also include a pressure indicator that indicates when the package has exceeded a predetermined pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Kenneth Curry, Todd Fjield, Michael J. Higgins, Patrick Carlin, Gregory J. Carlin
-
Publication number: 20080125751Abstract: A temperature compensation method for an enzyme electrode by measuring an operating temperature of the enzyme electrode, measuring the current generated by the enzyme electrode determining a deviation in measurement between the current generated and a reference current at the operating temperature, determining an enzyme concentration corresponding to the measured current, and calibrating the enzyme concentration to compensate for the deviation in measurement.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Todd Fjield, Michael Higgins, Kenneth Curry, Patrick Carlin
-
Publication number: 20080029390Abstract: A hydrogel for an intravenous amperometric biosensor is formed on an electrode from a matrix of chitosan and a cross-linking agent, such as genipin to immobilize a reactive agent such as glucose oxidase. The matrix may also function as a rate-limiting layer to selectively control diffusion to the reactive agent. A method for forming the hydrogel on an electrode for immobilizing a reactive agent may include dissolving chitosan in an acidic solution, adding the reactive agent, applying solution to the electrode surface, curing the solution to a solid film, and immersing the same in a genipin buffer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventors: Joelle Roche, Kenneth Curry
-
Publication number: 20070219441Abstract: A single or multilumen intravenous catheter that may include an integral biosensor having an active portion exposed through a sensing port formed in a distal portion of an outer wall of the catheter. The biosensor may be formed on a flex circuit mounted to a support member or probe that displaces the active portion from an inner wall of the catheter for protection from friction during installation through a lumen. The support member or probe may position the biosensor concentrically within the lumen or against an inner diameter of the outer wall. The biosensor may be sealed about the sensing port to prevent passage of fluid therethrough, or a proximal end of the sensing port may remain open to allow flushing of the biosensor with saline infused through the lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Patrick Carlin, Michael Higgins, Kenneth Curry, Todd Fjield, Harold Heitzmann
-
Patent number: 7034055Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutically active 2-aminoindane analogs of formula (I): Also provided is a method of preparing compounds of formula (I), and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The novel compounds act as modulators of metabotropic glutamate receptors and, as such, are useful in treating diseases of the central nervous system related to the metabotropic glutamate receptor system.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2000Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Prescient Neuropharma Inc.Inventor: Kenneth Curry
-
Publication number: 20060025471Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutically active cubane compounds, a method of preparing the same, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The novel compounds are useful in treating and preventing diseases of the central nervous system related to the metabotropic glutamate receptor system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2003Publication date: February 2, 2006Inventor: Kenneth Curry
-
Patent number: 6784202Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutically active cubane compounds, a method of preparing the same, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The novel compounds are useful in treating diseases of the central nervous system related to the metabotropic glutamate receptor system.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2000Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: Prescient NeuroPharma Inc.Inventors: Hassan Pajouhesh, Kenneth Curry
-
Publication number: 20040152670Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutically active novel aminoindanes of formula (I). Also provided is a method of preparing compounds of formula (I), and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The novel compounds act as modulators of metabotropic glutamate receptors and, as such, are useful in treating diseases of the central nervous system related to the metabotropic glutamate receptor system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2004Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventor: Kenneth Curry