Patents by Inventor Mark A. Handley

Mark A. Handley 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: 20210032823
    Abstract: A perimeter fence comprises at least one substantially horizontal base portion and at least one corresponding barrier portion, which is removably secured to the respective base portion, comprising a pair of substantially vertical posts and a panel supported therebetween. The fence limits access to a designated area and can be used, for example, for crowd control at concerts and other outdoor events, protest/demonstration crowd management and facility/infrastructure perimeter protection. The fence utilizes a modular design and an improved fastening and storage system; and thus can be readily assembled for mobile use and disassembled for storage and transport. Metal expanded wire mesh or solid panels are provided to maximize security and limit access. The fence is provided in various dimensions to reduce scalability and thus further limit access. A plurality of adjacent panels can be employed to extend the fence as necessary about the designated area based on the particular application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Bernard J. Shipper, Mark Handley, Jamie Nicholson
  • Publication number: 20180267534
    Abstract: A system and method for assisted EVA self-return is provided herein. The system estimates a crewmember's navigation state relative to a fixed location, for example on an accompanying orbiting spacecraft, and computes a guidance trajectory for returning the crewmember to that fixed location. The system may account for safety and clearance requirements while computing the guidance trajectory. According to at least one embodiment, the system provides a directional cue (e.g., a visual, auditory, or tactile cue) to a crewmember corresponding to the prescribed trajectory back to the fixed location. The system may be activated by the crewmember or remotely by another crewmember and/or system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin R. Duda, Richard W. Loffi, Patrick Mark Handley
  • Publication number: 20180267533
    Abstract: A system and method for assisted EVA self-return is provided herein. The system estimates a crewmember's navigation state relative to a fixed location, for example on an accompanying orbiting spacecraft, and computes a guidance trajectory for returning the crewmember to that fixed location. The system may account for safety and clearance requirements while computing the guidance trajectory. According to at least one embodiment, the system actuates the crewmember's safety jetpack to follow the prescribed trajectory to the fixed location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin R. Duda, Richard W. Loffi, Patrick Mark Handley
  • Patent number: 9977427
    Abstract: A system and method for assisted EVA self-return is provided herein. The system estimates a crewmember's navigation state relative to a fixed location, for example on an accompanying orbiting spacecraft, and computes a guidance trajectory for returning the crewmember to that fixed location. The system may account for safety and clearance requirements while computing the guidance trajectory. According to at least one embodiment, the system actuates the crewmember's safety jetpack to follow the prescribed trajectory to the fixed location. In another embodiment, the system provides the crewmember with a directional cue (e.g., a visual, auditory, or tactile cue) corresponding to the prescribed trajectory back to the fixed location. The system may be activated by the crewmember or remotely by another crewmember and/or system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin R. Duda, Richard W. Loffi, Patrick Mark Handley
  • Publication number: 20170192425
    Abstract: A system and method for assisted EVA self-return is provided herein. The system estimates a crewmember's navigation state relative to a fixed location, for example on an accompanying orbiting spacecraft, and computes a guidance trajectory for returning the crewmember to that fixed location. The system may account for safety and clearance requirements while computing the guidance trajectory. According to at least one embodiment, the system actuates the crewmember's safety jetpack to follow the prescribed trajectory to the fixed location. In another embodiment, the system provides the crewmember with a directional cue (e.g., a visual, auditory, or tactile cue) corresponding to the prescribed trajectory back to the fixed location. The system may be activated by the crewmember or remotely by another crewmember and/or system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Kevin R. Duda, Richard W. Loffi, Patrick Mark Handley
  • Patent number: 6927023
    Abstract: A preparation of U binding protein (Ubp) and a gene sequence encoding Ubp and an anti-Ubp antibody are disclosed. An assay to identify modulators of Ubp/Vpu interaction and Gag/Ubp interaction is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Antonito T. Panganiban, Michael A. Callahan, Mark A. Handley
  • Publication number: 20020115830
    Abstract: A preparation of U binding protein (Ubp) and a gene sequence encoding Ubp and an anti-Ubp antibody are disclosed. An assay to identify modulators of Ubp/Vpu interaction and Gag/Ubp interaction is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: Antonito T. Panganiban, Michael A. Callahan, Mark A. Handley
  • Patent number: 6392015
    Abstract: A preparation of U binding protein (Ubp) and a gene sequence encoding Ubp and an anti-Ubp antibody are disclosed. An assay to identify modulators of Ubp/Vpu interaction and Gag/Ubp interaction is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Antonito T. Panganiban, Michael A. Callahan, Mark A. Handley
  • Publication number: 20020022221
    Abstract: A preparation of U binding protein (Ubp) and a gene sequence encoding Ubp and an anti-Ubp antibody are disclosed. An assay to identify modulators of Ubp/Vpu interaction and Gag/Ubp interaction is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 1999
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: ANTONITO T. PANGANIBAN, MICHAEL A. CALLAHAN, MARK A. HANDLEY