Patents by Inventor Leigh A. Alexander
Leigh A. Alexander 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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Publication number: 20240150210Abstract: A method and apparatus for organic waste treatment are disclosed. The method comprises the steps of adding a sorbent to a waste product to form a fluid matrix which may then be subjected to a compressive force to dewater the matrix. Thermal desorption and pasteurisation of the matrix may then be carried out. The sorbent added is draff, which may be obtained as a by-product from various industries, including the distillation of spirits. The apparatus comprises generally a dewatering compressor, but may also include a thermal desorption unit, which may thermally dewater the matrix and pasteurise it.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2019Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: SEM ENERGY LIMITEDInventors: William Alexander Beveridge, Leigh Cassidey
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Publication number: 20230071234Abstract: Methods, compositions, and kits for determining whether a subject has a liver condition, including hepatic steatosis, hepatic inflammation, hepatocellular ballooning, and/or hepatic fibrosis, are provided. In various embodiments, the subject's liver condition includes non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2021Publication date: March 9, 2023Applicant: SomaLogic Operating Co., Inc.Inventors: Leigh Alexander, Rachel Ostroff, Stuart G. Field
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Patent number: 10805408Abstract: A system and method for discovering Internet Protocol (IP) network address and port translation bindings is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a system for creating IP data records, includes a carrier grade network address and port translation (CGNAPT) node in communication with a private network on an internal side and a public network on an external side. The system further includes a private Ethernet span port disposed on the internal side of the CGNAPT node that receives packet streams traversing the CGNAPT node. A public Ethernet span port is disposed on the external side of the CGNAPT node that receives packet streams traversing the CGNAPT node. The private Ethernet span port and the public Ethernet span port copy packet streams traversing the CGNAPT node and deliver the copied packet streams to a deep packet inspection host.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Yaana Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Hammer, David Grootwassink, Curt Schwaderer, Leigh Alexander Porter, Rajesh Puri, Kai Bang Liu
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Publication number: 20190089791Abstract: A system and method for discovering Internet Protocol (IP) network address and port translation bindings is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a system for creating IP data records, includes a carrier grade network address and port translation (CGNAPT) node in communication with a private network on an internal side and a public network on an external side. The system further includes a private Ethernet span port disposed on the internal side of the CGNAPT node that receives packet streams traversing the CGNAPT node. A public Ethernet span port is disposed on the external side of the CGNAPT node that receives packet streams traversing the CGNAPT node. The private Ethernet span port and the public Ethernet span port copy packet streams traversing the CGNAPT node and deliver the copied packet streams to a deep packet inspection host.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Michael P. Hammer, David Grootwassink, Curt Schwaderer, Leigh Alexander Porter, Rajesh Puri, Kai Bang Liu
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Patent number: 10135930Abstract: A system and method for discovering Internet Protocol (IP) network address and port translation bindings is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a system for creating IP data records, includes a carrier grade network address and port translation (CGNAPT) node in communication with a private network on an internal side and a public network on an external side. The system further includes a private Ethernet span port disposed on the internal side of the CGNAPT node that receives packet streams traversing the CGNAPT node. A public Ethernet span port is disposed on the external side of the CGNAPT node that receives packet streams traversing the CGNAPT node. The private Ethernet span port and the public Ethernet span port copy packet streams traversing the CGNAPT node and deliver the copied packet streams to a deep packet inspection host.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Inventors: Michael P. Hammer, David Grootwassink, Curt Schwaderer, Leigh Alexander Porter, Rajesh Puri, Kai Bang Liu
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Patent number: 10051065Abstract: A system and method for discovering Internet Protocol (IP) network address and port translation bindings is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a system for creating IP data records, includes a carrier grade network address and port translation (CGNAPT) node in communication with a private network on an internal side and a public network on an external side. The system further includes a private Ethernet span port disposed on the internal side of the CGNAPT node that receives packet streams traversing the CGNAPT node. A public Ethernet span port is disposed on the external side of the CGNAPT node that receives packet streams traversing the CGNAPT node. The private Ethernet span port and the public Ethernet span port copy packet streams traversing the CGNAPT node and deliver the copied packet streams to a deep packet inspection host.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Yaana Technologies LLCInventors: Michael P. Hammer, David Grootwassink, Curt Schwaderer, Leigh Alexander Porter, Rajesh Puri, Kai Bang Liu
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Publication number: 20170142208Abstract: A system and method for discovering Internet Protocol (IP) network address and port translation bindings is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a system for creating IP data records, includes a carrier grade network address and port translation (CGNAPT) node in communication with a private network on an internal side and a public network on an external side. The system further includes a private Ethernet span port disposed on the internal side of the CGNAPT node that receives packet streams traversing the CGNAPT node. A public Ethernet span port is disposed on the external side of the CGNAPT node that receives packet streams traversing the CGNAPT node. The private Ethernet span port and the public Ethernet span port copy packet streams traversing the CGNAPT node and deliver the copied packet streams to a deep packet inspection host.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: Yaana Technologies LLCInventors: Michael P. Hammer, David Grootwassink, Curt Schwaderer, Leigh Alexander Porter, Rajesh Puri, Kai Bang Liu
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Patent number: 7504363Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a device, method and kit for detecting any genetic material containing moieties. The present invention enables identification of known or unknown virions or bacteria contained in a fluid therein, such as virions in a blood sample. It also provides for an amenable and highly automatable device for massed screenings and the discovery of sequence variants of known virions, previously undetected virions, and other genetic material containing moieties.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2004Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Whatman, Inc.Inventor: Leigh Alexander Burgoyne
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Publication number: 20080028710Abstract: A masonry block (1) comprising outer walls (2), at least one abutment wall (3) and at least one vertical cavity, at least one first channel in the upper surfaces of the abutment walls and/or in the lower surfaces of the abutment walls, wherein the abutment walls include vertical edge surfaces (7) for engagement with abutting blocks, a vertical land (8) disposed between the vertical edge surfaces wherein said land has a keyway (9) for receiving a key to lock adjacent blocks in position and a pair of vertical channels (10) disposed between the vertical land and the edge surfaces, the arrangement and construction being such that when blocks are laid one upon another the channels and the said at least one cavity of the blocks can be aligned to provide an internal network of horizontal and vertical grouting passages which can be filled with settable material to seal joints between the blocks and to provide load bearing support between respective layers of blocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2005Publication date: February 7, 2008Applicant: SMART MASONRY (HOLDINGS) PTY LTD.Inventor: Leigh Alexander
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Patent number: 7326807Abstract: Disclosed is an optimized system for more efficiently and economically producing terephthalic acid. The system includes an novel method for heating the slurry and/or reaction medium subjected to oxidative digestion.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2006Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Alan George Wonders, Robert Lin, Leigh A. Alexander, Thomas Michael Pell, Jr.
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Publication number: 20070219392Abstract: Disclosed is an optimized system for more efficiently and economically producing terephthalic acid. The system includes an novel method for heating the slurry and/or reaction medium subjected to oxidative digestion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Alan George Wonders, Robert Lin, Leigh A. Alexander, Thomas Michael Pell
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Patent number: 6972329Abstract: The invention provides methods for isolating and releasing genetic material from a solid medium, such as a DNA array, a filter, a card, or a multiple-well plate, using a wash solution comprising a photolytic agent, followed by subsequent exposure to a light source to release the genetic material, such as genomic DNA. The invention also includes devices and kits for practicing these methods.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2002Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: Whatman, Inc.Inventor: Leigh Alexander Burgoyne
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Patent number: 6869769Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a device, method and kit for detecting any genetic material containing moieties. The present invention enables identification of known or unknown virions or bacteria contained in a fluid therein, such as virions in a blood sample. It also provides for an amenable and highly automatable device for massed screenings and the discovery of sequence variants of known virions, previously undetected virions, and other genetic material containing moieties. In one embodiment, the present invention utilizes at least one primer for analysis.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2002Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: Whatman, Inc.Inventor: Leigh Alexander Burgoyne
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Publication number: 20040234994Abstract: The invention provides methods for isolating and releasing genetic material from a solid medium, such as a DNA array, a filter, a card, or a multiple-well plate, using a wash solution comprising a photolytic agent, followed by subsequent exposure to a light source to release the genetic material, such as genomic DNA. The invention also includes devices and kits for practicing these methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventor: Leigh Alexander Burgoyne
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Patent number: 6627226Abstract: The present invention provides for device for obtaining and storing genetic material. The device has a support and a head portion. The head portion is composed of a solid matrix for sorbing genetic material and a preserving mechanism for the protection of genetic material from degradation. Additionally, the present invention provides for a method of storing a sample of genetic material onto the swab device. In the preferred embodiment, the present invention utilizes polyester material as the solid matrix.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2001Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: Whatman, Inc.Inventors: Leigh Alexander Burgoyne, Martin Smith, Neil Butt
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Publication number: 20030134312Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a device, method and kit for detecting any genetic material containing moieties. The present invention enables identification of known or unknown virions or bacteria contained in a fluid therein, such as virions in a blood sample. It also provides for an amenable and highly automatable device for massed screenings and the discovery of sequence variants of known virions, previously undetected virions, and other genetic material containing moieties. In one embodiment, the present invention utilizes at least one primer for analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Applicant: Whatman, Inc.Inventor: Leigh Alexander Burgoyne
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Publication number: 20020146696Abstract: The present invention provides for device for obtaining and storing genetic material. The device has a support and a head portion. The head portion is composed of a solid matrix for sorbing genetic material and a preserving mechanism for the protection of genetic material from degradation. Additionally, the present invention provides for a method of storing a sample of genetic material onto the swab device. In the preferred embodiment, the present invention utilizes polyester material as the solid matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2001Publication date: October 10, 2002Inventors: Leigh Alexander Burgoyne, Martin Smith, Neil Butt
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Patent number: 6447804Abstract: A dry solid medium for storage of a sample includes a solid matrix of sorbing genetic material thereon and a mechanism for preserving and protecting the genetic material applied to the matrix. A method for storing the sample genetic material includes the steps of sorbing genetic material on the solid matrix and protecting the genetic material.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1999Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Whatman, plcInventor: Leigh Alexander Burgoyne
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Patent number: 6322983Abstract: A solid medium for storage of DNA, including blood DNA, comprising a solid matrix having a compound or composition which protects against degradation of DNA incorporated into or absorbed on the matrix. Methods for storage of DNA using this solid medium, and for recovery of DNA or in situ use of DNA are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1999Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Whatman plcInventor: Leigh Alexander Burgoyne
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Publication number: 20010039010Abstract: The present invention provides a dry solid medium with a visible tracer useful in the collection and tracking of biological materials in a form suitable for storage and subsequent analysis. In particular, the invention provides a dry solid medium with an inert visible material which, upon contact with a biological sample, indicates the area of the dry solid medium occupied by the sample. The invention also provides a dry solid medium including additional components which function in subsequent analysis of biological materials using, for example, PCR, reverse transcriptase initiated PCR, LCR, RFLP, or genetic hybridization. The invention further provides methods for using the dry solid medium of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 1999Publication date: November 8, 2001Inventor: LEIGH ALEXANDER BURGOYNE