Patents by Inventor L. Erickson

L. Erickson 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).

  • Methods of use of sialoadhesin factor-2 antibodies
    Patent number: 7871612
    Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies have been generated that bind to human sialoadhesion factor-2. These antibodies are useful as diagnostic and therapeutic reagents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Julie A. Abrahamson, Connie L Erickson-Miller, Kristine K. Kikly, Bruce Bochner, Robert Schleimer, T. Esra Nutku
  • WALK-BEHIND TRENCHING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20100313452
    Abstract: A walk-behind trenching vehicle incorporating a trenching boom with an endless trenching chain. The trenching boom may be connected to a forward end of the vehicle via a dual pivot mechanism. The boom may be movable between an operating position and a transport position via a single actuator, e.g., hydraulic cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: The Toro Company
    Inventors: John P. Azure, Tanner L. Erickson, Glenn D. Liubakka
  • THROMBOPOIETIN RECEPTOR AGONIST (TPORA) KILLS ACUTE HUMAN MYELOID LEUKEMIA CELLS
    Publication number: 20100298398
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of inhibiting human myeloid leukemia cell growth and proliferation by administering a thrombopoietin receptor agonist (TpoRA), a derivative, or variant thereof, to an individual with AML.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Alan Gewirtz, Anna Kalota, Connie L. Erickson-Miller
  • PURIFICATION OF ADENOVIRUS AND AAV
    Publication number: 20100279385
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the purification of large scale quantities of active (infectious) adenovirus and AAV, especially for use in therapeutic applications. In particular, the invention provides improved methods for contacting such viruses with suitable chromatographic materials in a fashion such that any damage to the virus, particularly to surface components thereof, resulting from contact with such chromatographic materials is minimized or eliminated. The result is the ability to rapidly and efficiently purify commercial level quantities of active (infectious) virus suitable for use in therapeutic applications, e.g. gene transfer/therapy procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Catherine E. O'Riordan, Amy L. Erickson (Helgerson), Alan E. Smith
  • Total Organic Carbon Analysis
    Publication number: 20100267160
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for measuring carbon (any one or all of TC, TOC, or TIC) in a sample matrix. In an embodiment, a method for measuring carbon in a sample composition is provided. The method comprises providing an apparatus comprising a reaction chamber and a diamond coated electrode, wherein the diamond coated electrode is doped with boron. The apparatus further comprises a detector. In addition, the method comprises contacting the sample composition with the electrode. The method further comprises applying an alternating current to the electrode at a sufficient voltage to produce carbon dioxide. Moreover, the method comprises measuring the amount of carbon dioxide produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: OI ANALYTICAL
    Inventors: Gary L. Erickson, Karl M. Williams
  • Walk-behind trenching machine
    Patent number: 7805864
    Abstract: A walk-behind trenching vehicle incorporating a trenching boom with an endless trenching chain. The trenching boom may be connected to a forward end of the vehicle via a pivot joint that is offset from a drive axis of the trenching chain. The boom may be movable between an operating position and a transport position via a single actuator, e.g., hydraulic cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: The Toro Company
    Inventors: John P. Azure, Tanner L. Erickson, Glenn D. Liubakka
  • METHOD FOR DIAGNOSIS AND MONITORING OF DISEASE ACTIVITY AND RESPONSE TO TREATMENT IN SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS (SLE) AND OTHER AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES
    Publication number: 20100233752
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of diagnosing and monitoring systemic lupus erythematosus and drug-induced lupus erythematosus by measuring cell-based complement activation products in a subject's blood. In particular, the invention describes a diagnostic method employing the measurement of multiple complement activation products, such as C3d and C4d, on the surfaces of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Kits and automated systems for performing the methods of the invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicants: CYPRESS BIOSCIENCE, INC., UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
    Inventors: Joseph M. Ahearn, Edward L. Erickson, Douglas M. Hawkins, Susan M. Manzi, Thomas Mercolino
  • WIPE
    Publication number: 20100139021
    Abstract: A wipe for cleaning a surface is disclosed that includes a working surface that is a single unitary web including a plurality of peaks each separated from one another by a plurality of valleys. The valleys connect in a rectilinear array. The wipe further comprises an adhesive at the working surface of each valley. The working surface of each peak is substantially free of adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: Ronald E. Bergsten, John L. Erickson, Daneeta L. Erickson, Thomas E. Haskett, Michele H. Pollock, Yasuo Sudo
  • Wipe
    Patent number: 7691760
    Abstract: A wipe is provided that includes a first wiping member bonded to a backing member along valleys, whereby the wiping member includes a plurality of discrete peaks, and an adhesive is provided, in one embodiment, in the valleys and not on the peaks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ronald E. Bergsten, John L. Erickson, Daneeta L. Erickson, legal representative, Thomas E. Haskett, Michele H. Pollock, Yasuo Sudo
  • SIALOADHESIN FACTOR-2 ANTIBODIES
    Publication number: 20100056760
    Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies have been generated that bind to human sialoadhesion factor-2. These antibodies are useful as diagnostic and therapeutic reagents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: SmithKline Beecham Corporation
    Inventors: Julie A. ABRAHAMSON, Connie L. Erickson-Miller, Kristine K. Kikly, Bruce Bochner, Robert Schleimer, T. Esra Nutku
  • Novel Combinations
    Publication number: 20090304634
    Abstract: Invented is a method of treating viral diseases, particularly hepatitis C, in a human, in need thereof which comprises the administration of a combination of therapeutically active agents selected from a TPO receptor agonist and an antiviral therapy selected from: an alpha interferon, ribavirin, a ribavirin analog and an HCV antiviral to such human.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Connie L Erickson-Miller, Julian Jenkins, Dickens Theodore
  • Light filter having a wedge-shaped profile
    Patent number: 7576860
    Abstract: A light filter includes exactly one partially reflective layer having a top and a bottom and a wedge-shaped profile defining a wedge direction. First and second transparent layers are disposed on the top and bottom, respectively, of the partially reflective layer, each transparent layer including at least two dielectric layers of two different materials, each dielectric layer having a wedge-shaped profile oriented in the wedge direction. A photospectrometer including a light filter with the wedge-shaped profile is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Kuohua (Angus) Wu, David L Erickson
  • BENEFIT MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20090204448
    Abstract: Methods, devices and systems are provided for benefit management. One system includes a server including an application interface and access to a data store having one or more client files. A client file can include a definable set of business rules for managing and administering benefits and can include fund use rules for accessing and applying funds to claims from one or more accounts. The system includes a program operable on the server to apply the definable set of business rules in connection with processing a claim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Peter J. Kaehler, John L. Erickson, Leonard R. Steidel, Peter L. Hauser
  • LOW SATURATED-FAT SUNFLOWER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20090181149
    Abstract: Provided are sunflowers, parts thereof, cultures of, and seeds that are capable of producing sunflower oil that is low in saturated fat and, optionally, high in linoleic acid as well as associated methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: James T. Gerdes, Charles J. Kahl, Angela L. Erickson, Robert M. Benson
  • Sialoadhesin factor-2 antibodies
    Patent number: 7557191
    Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies have been generated that bind to human sialoadhesion factor-2. These antibodies are useful as diagnostic and therapeutic reagents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: SmithKline Beecham Corporation
    Inventors: Julie A. Abrahamson, Connie L Erickson-Miller, Kristine K. Kikly, Bruce Bochner, Robert Schleimer
  • LOW SATURATED-FAT SUNFLOWER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20090169706
    Abstract: Provided are sunflowers, parts thereof, cultures of, and seeds that are capable of producing sunflower oil that is low in saturated fat as well as associated methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: James T. Gerdes, Charles J. Kahl, Angela L. Erickson, Robert M. Benson
  • WALK-BEHIND TRENCHING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20090077836
    Abstract: A walk-behind trenching vehicle incorporating a trenching boom with an endless trenching chain. The trenching boom may be connected to a forward end of the vehicle via a pivot joint that is offset from a drive axis of the trenching chain. The boom may be movable between an operating position and a transport position via a single actuator, e.g., hydraulic cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: The Toro Company
    Inventors: John P. Azure, Tanner L. Erickson, Glenn D. Liubakka
  • Walk-behind trenching machine
    Publication number: 20090064543
    Abstract: A walk-behind trenching vehicle incorporating a trenching boom with an endless trenching chain. The trenching boom may be connected to a forward end of the vehicle via a pivot joint that is offset from a drive axis of the trenching chain. The boom may be movable between an operating position and a transport position via a single actuator, e.g., hydraulic cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: John P. Azure, Tanner L. Erickson, Glenn D. Liubakka
  • Thin film filter system and method
    Publication number: 20080285165
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a system and method for producing a thin film filter are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Kuohua (Angus) Wu, Al Davis, David L. Erickson
  • Light filter
    Publication number: 20080278724
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a light filter are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Kuohua (Angus) Wu, David L. Erickson