Patents by Inventor Lee Kristensen

Lee Kristensen 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: 20240110191
    Abstract: The present invention relates to engineered microorganisms, wherein the engineered microorganisms comprise a therapeutic molecule and a modified pks island.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Synlogic Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael James, Aida Kalantari, Tea Mirabella, Lauren Renaud, Lee Kristensen, Vincent Isabella
  • Patent number: 8740014
    Abstract: A dose counter for use with an inhaler comprising a container for medicament equipped with a reciprocal actuation means to dispense a dose of medicament therefrom, the dose counter comprising: a fixed ratchet member, a trigger member constructed and arranged to undergo reciprocal movement coordinated with the reciprocal movement between the actuation means and the container, said reciprocal movement comprising an outward stroke and a return stroke, a counter member constructed and arranged to undergo a predetermined counting movement each time a dose is dispensed, the counter member being biased towards the ratchet and trigger members and being capable of counting motion in a direction generally orthogonal to the direction of reciprocal movement of the trigger member, the counter member comprising: a first region for interaction with the trigger member which comprises at least one inclined surface which is engaged by the trigger member during its outward stroke causing the counter member to undergo counting m
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Graham R. Purkins, Lee A. Kristensen, Sarah Jones, David J. Greenleaf
  • Publication number: 20070246042
    Abstract: A dose counter for use with an inhaler comprising a container for medicament equipped with a reciprocal actuation means to dispense a dose of medicament therefrom, the dose counter comprising: a fixed ratchet member, a trigger member constructed and arranged to undergo reciprocal movement coordinated with the reciprocal movement between the actuation means and the container, said reciprocal movement comprising an outward stroke and a return stroke, a counter member constructed and arranged to undergo a predetermined counting movement each time a dose is dispensed, the counter member being biased towards the ratchet and trigger members and being capable of counting motion in a direction generally orthogonal to the direction of reciprocal movement of the trigger member, the counter member comprising: a first region for interaction with the trigger member which comprises at least one inclined surface which is engaged by the trigger member during its outward stroke causing the counter member to undergo counting m
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Graham Purkins, Lee Kristensen, Sarah Jones, David Greenleaf