Patents by Inventor M. Newton

M. Newton 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: 20250107921
    Abstract: A system suitable for collecting and transporting urine away from the body of a person or animal may include an assembly having a fluid impermeable casing having a fluid reservoir at a first end, a fluid outlet at a second end, and a longitudinally extending fluid impermeable layer coupled to the fluid reservoir and the fluid outlet and defining a longitudinally elongated opening between the reservoir and the outlet. The assembly can further include a fluid permeable support disposed within the casing with a portion extending across the elongated opening, and a fluid permeable membrane disposed on the support and covering at least the portion of the support that extends across the elongated opening, so that the membrane is supported on the support and disposed across the elongated opening. The assembly can further include a tube having a first end disposed in the reservoir and a second, fluid discharge end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2024
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventors: Robert A. Sanchez, Camille R. Newton, Joseph M. Forehand, Raymond J. Newton
  • Publication number: 20250099287
    Abstract: A system suitable for collecting and transporting urine away from the body of a person or animal may include an assembly having a fluid impermeable casing having a fluid reservoir at a first end, a fluid outlet at a second end, and a longitudinally extending fluid impermeable layer coupled to the fluid reservoir and the fluid outlet and defining a longitudinally elongated opening between the reservoir and the outlet. The assembly can further include a fluid permeable support disposed within the casing with a portion extending across the elongated opening, and a fluid permeable membrane disposed on the support and covering at least the portion of the support that extends across the elongated opening, so that the membrane is supported on the support and disposed across the elongated opening. The assembly can further include a tube having a first end disposed in the reservoir and a second, fluid discharge end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Robert A. Sanchez, Camille R. Newton, Joseph M. Forehand, Raymond J. Newton
  • Patent number: 12251449
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising multi domain peptide (MDP) hydrogels where the peptides that constitute the hydrogel have at least one N6-(1-iminoethyl)-lysine side chain. Also provided are hydrogels that further comprise a STING agonist, an immune checkpoint inhibitor, and/or an anti-cancer therapy. Also provided are methods of using such compositions in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignees: William Marsh Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine, The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hartgerink, Andrew G. Sikora, David Leach, Jared M. Newton, Simon Young
  • Patent number: 12239567
    Abstract: A system suitable for collecting and transporting urine away from the body of a person or animal may include an assembly having a fluid impermeable casing having a fluid reservoir at a first end, a fluid outlet at a second end, and a longitudinally extending fluid impermeable layer coupled to the fluid reservoir and the fluid outlet and defining a longitudinally elongated opening between the reservoir and the outlet. The assembly can further include a fluid permeable support disposed within the casing with a portion extending across the elongated opening, and a fluid permeable membrane disposed on the support and covering at least the portion of the support that extends across the elongated opening, so that the membrane is supported on the support and disposed across the elongated opening. The assembly can further include a tube having a first end disposed in the reservoir and a second, fluid discharge end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: PureWick Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. Sanchez, Camille R. Newton, Joseph M. Forehand, Raymond J. Newton
  • Publication number: 20250064622
    Abstract: A system suitable for collecting and transporting urine away from the body of a person or animal may include an assembly having a fluid impermeable casing having a fluid reservoir at a first end, a fluid outlet at a second end, and a longitudinally extending fluid impermeable layer coupled to the fluid reservoir and the fluid outlet and defining a longitudinally elongated opening between the reservoir and the outlet. The assembly can further include a fluid permeable support disposed within the casing with a portion extending across the elongated opening, and a fluid permeable membrane disposed on the support and covering at least the portion of the support that extends across the elongated opening, so that the membrane is supported on the support and disposed across the elongated opening. The assembly can further include a tube having a first end disposed in the reservoir and a second, fluid discharge end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Robert A. Sanchez, Camille R. Newton, Joseph M. Forehand, Raymond J. Newton
  • Patent number: 12204920
    Abstract: This document describes techniques for suggesting actions based on machine learning. These techniques determine a task that a user desires to perform, and presents a user interface through which to perform the task. To determine this task, the techniques can analyze content displayed on the user device or analyze contexts of the user and user device. With this determined task, the techniques determine an action that may assist the user in performing the task. This action is further determined to be performable through analysis of functionalities of an application, which may or may not be executing or installed on the user device. With some subset of the application's functionalities determined, the techniques presents the subset of functionalities via the user interface. By so doing, the techniques enable a user to complete a task more easily, quickly, or using fewer computing resources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Golden Gopal Krishna, Carl Magnus Borg, Miroslav Bojic, Henry Owen Newton-Dunn, Jacob M. Klinker, Mindy Pereira, Devin Mancuso, Daniel June Hyung Park, Lily Sin
  • Patent number: 12130282
    Abstract: A universal bacterial assay and kit for detecting and monitoring changes in concentration of a target analyte in solution. The assay relies on an engineered high affinity protein-based sensor with a detectable label that has high specificity to a target analyte, typically a ligand or metallated complex, and can be used to spectroscopically monitor interaction of the target analyte with a test bacterial strain. The sensors can be in the form of living, transport-deficient bacterial cells expressing the engineered high affinity protein, or in the form of purified proteins themselves. The system can further be used to screen candidate compounds for interference with the binding and uptake of such analytes by bacterial cells, which is useful in investigation of new classes of antibiotics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Kansas State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Phillip E. Klebba, Somnath Chakravorty, Yan Shipelskiy, Salete M. Newton, Ashish Kumar
  • Patent number: 11265919
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and instrumentalities are disclosed for Random Access Channel (RACH) procedures in unlicensed spectrum. A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) may monitor for a random access response (RAR) or a reference signal (RS), e.g. in an RAR window. The WTRU may determine whether an RS has been received a threshold amount of times, e.g. if an RAR is not received. The WTRU may continue to monitor for an RAR or an RS, e.g. if the RS has not been received a threshold amount of times and the RAR window is not at a maximum RAR window size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: IDAC Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Arnab Roy, Janet A. Stern-Berkowitz, J. Patrick Tooher, Alpaslan Demir, Moon-il Lee, Muhammad U. Fazili, Kevin T. Wanuga, Sanjay Goyal, Mihaela Beluri, Scott M. Newton
  • Publication number: 20210263014
    Abstract: A universal bacterial assay and kit for detecting and monitoring changes in concentration of a target analyte in solution. The assay relies on an engineered high affinity protein-based sensor with a detectable label that has high specificity to a target analyte, typically a ligand or metallated complex, and can be used to spectroscopically monitor interaction of the target analyte with a test bacterial strain. The sensors can be in the form of living, transport-deficient bacterial cells expressing the engineered high affinity protein, or in the form of purified proteins themselves. The system can further be used to screen candidate compounds for interference with the binding and uptake of such analytes by bacterial cells, which is useful in investigation of new classes of antibiotics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Phillip E. Klebba, Somnath Chakravorty, Yan Shipelskiy, Salete M. Newton, Ashish Kumar
  • Publication number: 20210205468
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising multi domain peptide (MDP) hydrogels where the peptides that constitute the hydrogel have at least one N6-(1-iminoethyl)-lysine side chain. Also provided are hydrogels that further comprise a STING agonist, an immune checkpoint inhibitor, and/or an anti-cancer therapy. Also provided are methods of using such compositions in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicants: William Marsh Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine, The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Jeffrey HARTGERINK, Andrew G. SIKORA, David LEACH, Jared M. NEWTON, Simon YOUNG
  • Publication number: 20200107373
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and instrumentalities are disclosed for Random Access Channel (RACH) procedures in unlicensed spectrum. A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) may monitor for a random access response (RAR) or a reference signal (RS), e.g. in an RAR window. The WTRU may determine whether an RS has been received a threshold amount of times, e.g. if an RAR is not received. The WTRU may continue to monitor for an RAR or an RS, e.g. if the RS has not been received a threshold amount of times and the RAR window is not at a maximum RAR window size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicant: IDAC Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Arnab Roy, Janet A. Stern-Berkowitz, J. Patrick Tooher, Alpaslan Demir, Moon-il Lee, Muhammad U. Fazili, Kevin T. Wanuga, Sanjay Goyal, Mihaela Beluri, Scott M. Newton
  • Patent number: 10604782
    Abstract: A cell-based assay for identifying a compound that inhibits iron transport in Gram-negative bacteria, engineered bacterial cells, and kits for conducting the same. The assay involves contacting a candidate compound with an engineered Gram-negative bacteria in the presence of iron for a sufficient period of time, exposing the reaction solution to an energy source to generate the detectable signal, and detecting changes in the detectable signal in the reaction solution over time. The engineered Gram-negative bacteria comprises an iron transport protein on its outer membrane that comprises an amino acid residue that has been engineered with a detectable label that generates a detectable signal. The changes in the detectable signal in the assay system over time correspond to the effect of the candidate compound on iron transport in the Gram-negative bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Kansas State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Phillip E. Klebba, Salete M. Newton, Brittany L. Nairn, Mathew Hanson
  • Publication number: 20200038509
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure concern methods and compositions for treating cancer in an individual that includes combination therapy comprising radiofrequency therapy and immunotherapy. In specific embodiments, utilization of the radiofrequency therapy invokes the immune system of the individual to provide an environment at the tumor that is receptive to native immune system components of the individual, and/or exogenously provided immune system components. In specific cases, the radiofrequency therapy enhances T cell localization to the tumor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Stuart James Corr, Jared M. Newton, Steven A. Curley, Andrew G. Sikora
  • Patent number: 10059056
    Abstract: A method of building a three dimensional (3D) structure includes micro-dispensing a layer comprising a material using a syringe-based micro-dispensing tool, curing the layer, and repeating the steps of micro-dispensing and curing a plurality of times in order to build the three-dimensional structure. The material may be loaded with nano to micron sized particles, tubes, or strings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: NSCRYPT, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth H. Church, Charles M. Newton, Xudong Chen, Patrick A. Clark
  • Publication number: 20180187236
    Abstract: A cell-based assay for identifying a compound that inhibits iron transport in Gram-negative bacteria, engineered bacterial cells, and kits for conducting the same. The assay involves contacting a candidate compound with an engineered Gram-negative bacteria in the presence of iron for a sufficient period of time, exposing the reaction solution to an energy source to generate the detectable signal, and detecting changes in the detectable signal in the reaction solution over time. The engineered Gram-negative bacteria comprises an iron transport protein on its outer membrane that comprises an amino acid residue that has been engineered with a detectable label that generates a detectable signal. The changes in the detectable signal in the assay system over time correspond to the effect of the candidate compound on iron transport in the Gram-negative bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Phillip E. Klebba, Salete M. Newton, Brittany L. Nairn, Mathew Hanson
  • Patent number: 9885776
    Abstract: A radar warning receiver system includes an electronic radar receiver unit configured to generate at least one excitation pulse. The at least one excitation pulse initializes at least one antenna during a respective dwell time to receive at least one radar wave output by an active emitter of an active threat object. An electronic enhanced receiver scheduler unit includes a microcontroller configured to determine at least two threat objects from a plurality of possible threat objects. The microcontroller generates at least one enhanced hybrid pattern including a series of non-continuous dwell times respective to each of the at least two determined threat objects. The radar receiver unit generates the at least one excitation pulse according to the enhanced pattern so as to detect the at least two determined threat objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Inventors: Scott M. Newton, Joel Van Sickel
  • Publication number: 20170031002
    Abstract: A radar warning receiver system includes an electronic radar receiver unit configured to generate at least one excitation pulse. The at least one excitation pulse initializes at least one antenna during a respective dwell time to receive at least one radar wave output by an active emitter of an active threat object. An electronic enhanced receiver scheduler unit includes a microcontroller configured to determine at least two threat objects from a plurality of possible threat objects. The microcontroller generates at least one enhanced hybrid pattern including a series of non-continuous dwell times respective to each of the at least two determined threat objects. The radar receiver unit generates the at least one excitation pulse according to the enhanced pattern so as to detect the at least two determined threat objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Scott M. Newton, Joel Van Sickel
  • Patent number: 9312035
    Abstract: An emergency temporary spent fuel pool cooling system for a nuclear power generating facility that has a permanently installed primary loop within the nuclear containment and a mobile temporary secondary loop. The secondary loop is housed in transport vehicles that can be stored off site and is connectable in heat exchange relationship with the primary loop through quick disconnect couplings that are accessible on the outside of the reactor containment. The transport vehicles also include self-contained power and compressed air sources for powering and controlling the entire emergency cooling system. The system also has a make-up water injection capability for refueling the spent fuel pool and secondary loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
    Inventors: Peter M. Newton, David W. Wilson, John M. Parke, James M. Wade
  • Patent number: 9026465
    Abstract: The method and system for a material cabinet for use in cooperation with a plurality of articles stored in the material cabinet is disclosed. Each of the plurality of articles having a radio frequency identification tag attached thereto is connected through at least an antenna or a plurality of antennas installed in the material cabinet to a radio frequency identification reader, which is interpreted through a software in a computer system. This method and system has capability to effectuate point of use control of the stored articles through a database in the computer system. This method and system also implements a security mechanism through a lock system to secure the store articles from unauthorized user/stock clerks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: American Airlines, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason M. Newton, David W. Hopkins
  • Patent number: 9014124
    Abstract: A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) is described. The WTRU includes a front-end unit (FEU), a signal processing unit (SPU), and a resource management unit (RMU). The FEU receives a radio frequency (RF) signal, generates time-interleaved samples, an includes: a first array of first time-interleaved samplers, a second array of second time-interleaved samplers, and a third array of third time-interleaved samplers. The SPU receives and combines the plurality of time-interleaved samples and generates a signal quality measurement and in-phase and quadrature-phase (IQ) complex samples. The RMU receives the signal quality measurement and allocates FEU resources in conjunction with a front-end unit controller (FEUC) based on the signal quality measurement. The FEUC generates control signals based on the received signal quality measurement from the RMU.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: InterDigital Patent Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Tanbir Haque, Leonid Kazakevich, Scott M. Newton