Patents by Inventor Kenneth Kaufman
Kenneth Kaufman 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: 11970082Abstract: A system for mitigating thermal runaway in a battery-powered electric vehicle (EV). The system includes a gas sensor configured to measure a level of at least one type of gas in a vicinity of a battery of the EV, a thermal event detector configured to determine, based on the measured level of the at least one type of gas, that the battery is experiencing out-gassing, and a communications interface configured to transmit an alert to a fleet management system regarding the out-gassing of the battery. The fleet management system alters an assignment of the EV in response to the out-gassing of the battery.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: GM Cruise Holdings LLCInventors: Kenneth Ramon Ferguson, Erik Nielsen, Chase Kaufman
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Patent number: 10583148Abstract: Disclosed are methods for identifying patients at increased risk of developing disseminated staphylococcal infection, which includes the steps of determining that the patient has a mutation in one or more genes selected from a MPDZ network gene, a CGNL1 network gene, a PRKRIR network gene, a MED26 network gene, a tight junction protein gene, or an immune modulator gene; and treating the patient for disseminated staphylococcal infection. Also disclosed are solid substrates and/or assays useful for carrying out the disclosed methods.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignees: The United States Government, Children's Hospital Medical CenterInventors: Bruce J. Aronow, John B. Harley, Margaret Hostetter, Kenneth Kaufman
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Publication number: 20190192620Abstract: Disclosed are methods for identifying patients at increased risk of developing disseminated staphylococcal infection, which includes the steps of determining that the patient has a mutation in one or more genes selected from a MPDZ network gene, a CGNL1 network gene, a PRKRIR network gene, a MED26 network gene, a tight junction protein gene, or an immune modulator gene; and treating the patient for disseminated staphylococcal infection. Also disclosed are solid substrates and/or assays useful for carrying out the disclosed methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Bruce J. Aronow, John B. Harley, Margaret Hostetter, Kenneth Kaufman
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Patent number: 10258665Abstract: Disclosed are methods for identifying patients at increased risk of developing disseminated staphylococcal infection, which includes the steps of determining that the patient has a mutation in one or more genes selected from a MPDZ network gene, a CGNL1 network gene, a PRKRIR network gene, a MED26 network gene, a tight junction protein gene, or an immune modulator gene; and treating the patient for disseminated staphylococcal infection. Also disclosed are solid substrates and/or assays useful for carrying out the disclosed methods.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2018Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Children's Hospital Medical CenterInventors: Bruce J. Aronow, John B. Harley, Margaret Hostetter, Kenneth Kaufman
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Publication number: 20180256676Abstract: Disclosed are methods for identifying patients at increased risk of developing disseminated staphylococcal infection, which includes the steps of determining that the patient has a mutation in one or more genes selected from a MPDZ network gene, a CGNL1 network gene, a PRKRIR network gene, a MED26 network gene, a tight junction protein gene, or an immune modulator gene; and treating the patient for disseminated staphylococcal infection. Also disclosed are solid substrates and/or assays useful for carrying out the disclosed methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Bruce J. Aronow, John B. Harley, Margaret Hostetter, Kenneth Kaufman
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Patent number: 9999652Abstract: Disclosed are methods for identifying patients at increased risk of developing disseminated staphylococcal infection, which includes the steps of determining that the patient has a mutation in one or more genes selected from a MPDZ network gene, a CGNL1 network gene, a PRKRIR network gene, a MED26 network gene, a tight junction protein gene, or an immune modulator gene; and treating the patient for disseminated staphylococcal infection. Also disclosed are solid substrates and/or assays useful for carrying out the disclosed methods.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Children's Hospital Medical CenterInventors: Bruce J. Aronow, John B. Harley, Margaret Hostetter, Kenneth Kaufman
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Publication number: 20150290281Abstract: Disclosed are methods for identifying patients at increased risk of developing disseminated staphylococcal infection, which includes the steps of determining that the patient has a mutation in one or more genes selected from a MPDZ network gene, a CGNL1 network gene, a PRKRIR network gene, a MED26 network gene, a tight junction protein gene, or an immune modulator gene; and treating the patient for disseminated staphylococcal infection. Also disclosed are solid substrates and/or assays useful for carrying out the disclosed methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: Bruce J. Aronow, John B. Harley, Margaret Hostetter, Kenneth Kaufman
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Patent number: 8083097Abstract: A stack of interleaved towels is provided wherein each towel is configured from a sheet of material having a first fold offset from a centerline of the sheet to generate a first panel folded toward a first surface of the sheet and extending between the first fold and a first end of the sheet. A second fold in the sheet is made substantially parallel to the first fold to create a second panel extending between the first and second folds and a third panel extending between the second fold and a second end of the sheet such that the first end of the sheet is positioned between the second and third panels. In the stack, the third panel of each towel is disposed adjacent the first panel of an adjacent towel such that the towels are interleaved.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, IncInventor: Kenneth Kaufman
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Publication number: 20070234473Abstract: An inflatable support cushion conformed to fit within the tub cavity of a bathtub forms a generally inclined upper membrane upon inflation aligned to drain the water shed by the user towards the tub drain. The upper membrane is provided with higher elastic coefficient bands towards its periphery to further form drainage channels on inflation. An air pump may be connected either to inflate the cushion to raise the handicapped bather to the tub edge height or may be connected to deflate the cushion for bathing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2006Publication date: October 11, 2007Inventor: Kenneth Kaufman
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Publication number: 20060257428Abstract: Compositions that bind viral proteins that are specifically expressed during the latent stage of the viral life cycle are disclosed. These compositions bind the latent viral proteins while the viral proteins are expressed in their cellular host, and provide a means for targeting cells that harbor latent virus. In a preferred embodiment the compositions are antibodies which bind the extracellular region of the latent viral protein, most preferably LMP-2A, an EBV latent protein, which are conjugated to a diagnostic or cytotoxic agent or immobilized to a solid support for removal of the infected cells. These antibodies are capable of distinguishing cells expressing EBV DNA from cells which are not expressing EBV DNA. Compositions that can be used to elicit production of these antibodies, or as a vaccine, are also disclosed. Methods for generating diagnostic or cytotoxic reagents and vaccines based on the viral epitopes that identify cells harboring latent virus are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: John Harley, Judith James, Kenneth Kaufman
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Publication number: 20060257427Abstract: Compositions that bind viral proteins that are specifically expressed during the latent stage of the viral life cycle are disclosed. These compositions bind the latent viral proteins while the viral proteins are expressed in their cellular host, and provide a means for targeting cells that harbor latent virus. In a preferred embodiment the compositions are antibodies which bind the extracellular region of the latent viral protein, most preferably LMP-2A, an EBV latent protein, which are conjugated to a diagnostic or cytotoxic agent or immobilized to a solid support for removal of the infected cells. These antibodies are capable of distinguishing cells expressing EBV DNA from cells which are not expressing EBV DNA. Compositions that can be used to elicit production of these antibodies, or as a vaccine, are also disclosed. Methods for generating diagnostic or cytotoxic reagents and vaccines based on the viral epitopes that identify cells harboring latent virus are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: John Harley, Judith James, Kenneth Kaufman
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Publication number: 20060102643Abstract: A stack of interleaved towels is provided wherein each towel is configured from a sheet of material having a first fold offset from a centerline of the sheet to generate a first panel folded toward a first surface of the sheet and extending between the first fold and a first end of the sheet. A second fold in the sheet is made substantially parallel to the first fold to create a second panel extending between the first and second folds and a third panel extending between the second fold and a second end of the sheet such that the first end of the sheet is positioned between the second and third panels. In the stack, the third panel of each towel is disposed adjacent the first panel of an adjacent towel such that the towels are interleaved.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2004Publication date: May 18, 2006Inventor: Kenneth Kaufman
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Publication number: 20060067546Abstract: A device to encourage hand washing compliance in a facility such as a restroom includes a housing configured for detachably mounting on a support surface. An ambient light sensor is disposed relative to the housing to detect ambient light within the room. An audio device within the housing contains at least one audible hand washing compliance message track that is played over a speaker within the housing. A controller is in operable communication with the ambient light sensor and the audio device, and activates the device upon determining whether a threshold amount of ambient light is present in the room.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2005Publication date: March 30, 2006Inventors: Richard Lewis, Paul Tramontina, Kenneth Kaufman, Cheryl York
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Publication number: 20060067545Abstract: A device to encourage hand washing compliance in a facility such as a restroom includes a housing configured for detachably mounting on a support surface. An ambient light sensor is disposed relative to the housing to detect ambient light within the room. An audio device within the housing contains at least one audible hand washing compliance message track that is played over a speaker within the housing. A controller is in operable communication with the ambient light sensor and the audio device, and activates the device upon determining whether a threshold amount of ambient light is present in the room.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2004Publication date: March 30, 2006Inventors: Richard Lewis, Paul Tramontina, Kenneth Kaufman, Cheryl York
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Patent number: 6975282Abstract: An integrated reflector and boom (1) for a deployable space based reflector antenna includes a facesheet (9) of stiff reflective material and a stiff lattice or grid structure bonded to the facesheet in a reflector portion of the assembly and defines a boom to the assembly. The grid structure is formed of ribs (13, 15, 17 & 19) that interlock through slots formed in the ribs, arranged in a symmetric pattern that defines an isogrid structure in the reflector portion and in at least a part of the boom assembly. At least some of the ribs extend in one piece from the reflector portion and into the boom. One of those ribs (13) is located along an axis of symmetry of the grid structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2003Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Assignee: Northrop Grumman CorporationInventors: Kenneth A. Kaufman, Garrett R. Wittkopp, Kenneth W. Kawahara, John E. Richer
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Patent number: 6919863Abstract: An integral reflector-boom assembly (1) for a deployable antenna includes a facesheet (9) of stiff reflective material and a stiff lattice or grid structure bonded to the facesheet to form a reflector (3) portion of the assembly and a boom (5). Interlocked ribs (13, 15, 17 & 19) are arranged in a pattern that defines an isogrid structure in the reflector portion and at least a part of the boom assembly. Some of the ribs (13) extend in one piece from the reflector portion through the boom portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2003Date of Patent: July 19, 2005Assignee: Northrop Grumman CorporationInventors: Kenneth W. Kawahara, Kenneth A. Kaufman, Garrett R. Wittkopp
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Publication number: 20050074751Abstract: Compositions that bind viral proteins that are specifically expressed during the latent stage of the viral life cycle are disclosed. These compositions bind the latent viral proteins while the viral proteins are expressed in their cellular host, and provide a means for targeting cells that harbor latent virus. In a preferred embodiment the compositions are antibodies which bind the extracellular region of the latent viral protein, most preferably LMP-2A, an EBV latent protein, which are conjugated to a diagnostic or cytotoxic agent or immobilized to a solid support for removal of the infected cells. These antibodies are capable of distinguishing cells expressing EBV DNA from cells which are not expressing EBV DNA. Compositions that can be used to elicit production of these antibodies, or as a vaccine, are also disclosed. Methods for generating diagnostic or cytotoxic reagents and vaccines based on the viral epitopes that identify cells harboring latent virus are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2003Publication date: April 7, 2005Inventors: John Harley, Judith James, Kenneth Kaufman
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Publication number: 20050057433Abstract: An integrated reflector and boom (1) for a deployable space based reflector antenna includes a facesheet (9) of stiff reflective material and a stiff lattice or grid structure bonded to the facesheet in a reflector portion of the assembly and defines a boom to the assembly. The grid structure is formed of ribs (13, 15, 17 & 19) that interlock through slots formed in the ribs, arranged in a symmetric pattern that defines an isogrid structure in the reflector portion and in at least a part of the boom assembly. At least some of the ribs extend in one piece from the reflector portion and into the boom. One of those ribs (13) is located along an axis of symmetry of the grid structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2003Publication date: March 17, 2005Applicant: Northrop Grumman CorporationInventors: Kenneth Kaufman, Garrett Wittkopp, Kenneth Kawahara, John Richer
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Patent number: 6447641Abstract: The present invention encompasses a machine direction extensible noncalendered fibrous web produced by a transfer system of at least eight percent negative draw including a matrix of fibrous web material having a wet mullen burst at least about 10 percent greater than a convex transfer system produced web. In addition, the matrix of fibrous material has a wet mullen burst of at least about 74500 pascals. Moreover, the matrix of fibrous web material has a GMBL ranging from about 2047 to about 2704. Furthermore, the matrix of fibrous web material includes fibers, which may be selected from the group consisting of a bonded carded web, spunbonded web, meltblown fiber web, and multi-ply fibrous web. Moreover, the matrix of fibrous web material may have an elmendorf tear greater than about 66.5 centinewton. Also, the matrix of fibrous web material may have a tensile modulus of at least about 1544 gram per centimeter squared.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1997Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Richard Ignatius Wolkowicz, Kenneth Kaufman
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Patent number: 6039838Abstract: An improved absorbent consumer paper product is made on an improved drying fabric that forms an aesthetically pleasing and functionally superior pattern on the paper web before creping. The drying fabric is characterized by a plurality of shute threads extending substantially parallel to each other in a cross-direction of the drying fabric; and a plurality of warp threads extending substantially parallel to each other in a machine direction of the drying fabric. The shute and warp threads are woven together so as to define a number of relatively long warp knuckles at locations where one of said warp threads crosses over at least four of the shute threads.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1995Date of Patent: March 21, 2000Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Kaufman, Jeff Herman