Patents by Inventor Loren Bland
Loren Bland 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: 10142269Abstract: Communication systems and methods are described. In an illustrative embodiment, embeddable code is provided to a user to embed on a user web page. A communication request is received from a visitor via a user interface displayed on the user web page, the user interface including an address field configured to receive from the visitor an address associated with the visitor, and a text entry field configured to receive a text message from the visitor, wherein the user interface is generated at least in part by the code. If the visitor enters a phone address into the address field, a determination is made as to whether the phone address is valid at least partly in response to a first action by the visitor. If the visitor enters text into the text entry field, the text is transmitted to the user at least partly in response to a second action by the visitor.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: CALLWAVE COMMUNICATIONS, LLCInventors: Daniel D'Agruma, Chris Phillips, Nicholas Burwell, Loren Bland
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Patent number: 9544254Abstract: Communication systems and methods are described. In an illustrative embodiment, embeddable code is provided to a user to embed on a user web page. A communication request is received from a visitor via a user interface displayed on the user web page, the user interface including an address field configured to receive from the visitor an address associated with the visitor, and a text entry field configured to receive a text message from the visitor, wherein the user interface is generated at least in part by the code. If the visitor enters a phone address into the address field, a determination is made as to whether the phone address is valid at least partly in response to a first action by the visitor. If the visitor enters text into the text entry field, the text is transmitted to the user at least partly in response to a second action by the visitor.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Callwave Communications, LLCInventors: Daniel D'Agruma, Chris Phillips, Nicholas Burwell, Loren Bland
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Patent number: 9164013Abstract: The invention concerns reagent delivery system for an apparatus for processing of biological samples arranged on microscope slides, comprising a reagent section having one or more reagent containers; a slide section in which at least one microscope slide is arranged; a probe for dispensing a portion of reagent onto a predetermined microscope slide, and means for handling the probe. The probe comprises a continuous prove tubing element extending through a rigid probe member and connecting the probe tip to a pneumatic pressure regulation device. The reagent containers are adapted for cooperation with the probe tip. In this manner a high though-put and a very low carry over of fluid residues is achieved since there is no assembled parts making up the inside volume of the probe in which the fluid may be retained.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: DAKO DENMARK A/SInventors: John Favuzzi, Jonathan Sweda, Loren Bland, Merrit Martin, Robert Lathrop, John Van Bosch, Kristopher Buchanan
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Patent number: 8943159Abstract: Communication systems and methods are described. In an illustrative embodiment, embeddable code is provided to a user to embed on a user web page. A communication request is received from a visitor via a user interface displayed on the user web page, the user interface including an address field configured to receive from the visitor an address associated with the visitor, and a text entry field configured to receive a text message from the visitor, wherein the user interface is generated at least in part by the code. If the visitor enters a phone address into the address field, a determination is made as to whether the phone address is valid at least partly in response to a first action by the visitor. If the visitor enters text into the text entry field, the text is transmitted to the user at least partly in response to a second action by the visitor.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2014Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Callwave Communications, LLCInventors: Daniel D'Agruma, Chris Phillips, Nicholas Burwell, Loren Bland
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Patent number: 8745148Abstract: Communication systems and methods are described. In an illustrative embodiment, embeddable code is provided to a user to embed on a user web page. A communication request is received from a visitor via a user interface displayed on the user web page, the user interface including an address field configured to receive from the visitor an address associated with the visitor, and a text entry field configured to receive a text message from the visitor, wherein the user interface is generated at least in part by the code. If the visitor enters a phone address into the address field, a determination is made as to whether the phone address is valid at least partly in response to a first action by the visitor. If the visitor enters text into the text entry field, the text is transmitted to the user at least partly in response to a second action by the visitor.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2013Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Callwave Communications, LLCInventors: Daniel D'Agruma, Chris Phillips, Nicholas Burwell, Loren Bland
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Patent number: 8583746Abstract: Communication systems and methods are described. In an illustrative embodiment, embeddable code is provided to a user to embed on a user web page. A communication request is received from a visitor via a user interface displayed on the user web page, the user interface including an address field configured to receive from the visitor an address associated with the visitor, and a text entry field configured to receive a text message from the visitor, wherein the user interface is generated at least in part by the code. If the visitor enters a phone address into the address field, a determination is made as to whether the phone address is valid at least partly in response to a first action by the visitor. If the visitor enters text into the text entry field, the text is transmitted to the user at least partly in response to a second action by the visitor.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2008Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Callwave Communications, LLCInventors: Daniel D'Agruma, Chris Phillips, Nicholas Burwell, Loren Bland
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Publication number: 20060134793Abstract: The present invention concerns a method and apparatus for automatic staining or other processing of a biological sample on a slide, perhaps robotically, by applying predetermined amounts of reagents in a predetermined sequence according to a processing protocol, the processing including pre-treatment steps, under the control of an adaptive processing control system. Further provided is a method of antigen retrieval, the method comprising contacting, within a heated processing tank of an automated staining apparatus, at least one biological sample with at least one composition for antigen retrieval comprising at least one chelating agent, at least one detergent and at least 50% by volume of at least one liquid that facilitates antigen retrieval.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2005Publication date: June 22, 2006Applicant: Dako Denmark A/SInventors: Marc Key, Scott Devore, Loren Bland, Uffe Lovborg
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Publication number: 20060105359Abstract: The present invention concerns a method and apparatus for automatic processing a biological sample on a carrier, perhaps robotically, by applying predetermined amounts of reagents in a predetermined sequence according to a processing protocol, the processing including pre-treatment steps, under the control of an adaptive processing control system using a sample process parameter input that may be independent and an independent process parameter memory that does not interrupt process operation when being used, such that samples may be added or removed without interrupting the processing of other samples. Also included is an image capture function for sample and reagent identification and process monitoring, as well as temperature regulation and environmental control functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2005Publication date: May 18, 2006Applicant: DakoCytomation Denmark A/SInventors: John Favuzzi, Kristopher Buchanan, Michael Barber, Loren Bland, Dawn Rohrbacker, Robert Clark, Gordon Feingold, Benno Guggenheimer, Marc Key, Merritt Martin, Robert Lathrop, Jeffery Rau, Jonathan Sweda, Douglas Sweet, John Van Bosch, Lars Winther, Rosanne Welcher
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Publication number: 20060040341Abstract: There is disclosed a method of pre-treatment and staining, according to a protocol, of a biological sample disposed upon the surface of a carrier, the method comprising the step of recording at least one parameter relating to at least one protocol step in a non-volatile memory located either upon or within the carrier or a device incorporating the carrier. Also disclosed is a device comprising: a non-volatile memory; a surface of the device adapted to carry a biological sample; and communications means electrically coupled to the memory for enabling data transmission to or from an external apparatus. Also disclosed is a method of controlling processing of a biological sample disposed upon a carrier, comprising: providing, upon or within the carrier or an apparatus holding the carrier, a non-volatile memory having information relating to sample processing priority or protocol; reading the information; and scheduling the processing based upon the information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2005Publication date: February 23, 2006Applicant: DakoCytomation Denmark A/SInventors: Loren Bland, Marc Key, Lars Winther, David Stanforth, Martin Lindberg