Patents by Inventor Mark Bates
Mark Bates 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: 20160293067Abstract: A display board system includes a first display board, a second display board, a first clip, and a second clip. The first clip is coupled to the first display board and includes a body and a top portion coupled to the body generally above an upper edge of the first display board. The top portion has an upwardly facing cavity and a downwardly extending tab. The second clip is coupled to the second display board and includes a body and a top portion coupled to the body generally above an upper edge of the second display board. The top portion has an upwardly facing cavity and a downwardly extending tab. The tab of the second clip is receivable in the cavity of the first clip to support the second display board on the first display board.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Gianfranco Zaccai, Mark Bates, Alexander Broerman, Kyle Madison
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Patent number: 9358139Abstract: An expandable, bistable open cell design incorporates the following features: a first relatively stiff portion (152) having first and second ends and a first relatively flexible portion (154) connected to the first and second ends of the first relatively stiff portion, the first relatively stiff portion and the first relatively flexible portion substantially surrounding a first open area (156) of the stent structure; a second relatively stiff portion (158) having first and second ends and a second relatively flexible portion (160) connected to the first and second ends of the first relatively stiff portion, the first relatively stiff portion and the first relatively flexible portion substantially surrounding a second open area (162) of the stent structure; and an opening (110) formed through the first relatively stiff portion and the second relatively flexible portion such that the opening connects the first and second open areas, thereby creating first and second intermediate ends (152a, 152b) of the first rType: GrantFiled: August 30, 2011Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: CELONOVA BIOSCIENCES, INC.Inventors: Andy Edward Denison, Kent C. B. Stalker, Mark Bates
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Publication number: 20150296983Abstract: A wall assembly includes at least one horizontally extending rail having a rear surface adapted to engage the wall. A plurality of horizontally spaced and vertically extending stiles are coupled to the rail, with the stiles disposed forwardly of the rear surface of the rail. A plurality of interface components are coupled to the plurality of stiles. In various embodiments, the stiles may be interconnected to draw together adjacent interface components. The interface components also may include overlapping upper and lower edges. The stiles may be vertically and/or horizontally (laterally and longitudinally) adjustable relative to the rail. A lock member may be provided to secure at least one of the stiles to the rail. Various systems and methods of assembly and use are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Mark Bates, Andrew J. Boyce, Chul Min Kang, Michael J. Katje, Susan R. Lyons, Kurt E. Porter, Jeffrey D. Roetman, Perry L. Sellers, Gianfranco Dino Zaccai
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Patent number: 9072381Abstract: A wall assembly includes at least one horizontally extending rail having a rear surface adapted to engage the wall. A plurality of horizontally spaced and vertically extending stiles are coupled to the rail, with the stiles disposed forwardly of the rear surface of the rail. A plurality of interface components are coupled to the plurality of stiles. In various embodiments, the stiles may be interconnected to draw together adjacent interface components. The interface components also may include overlapping upper and lower edges. The stiles may be vertically and/or horizontally (laterally and longitudinally) adjustable relative to the rail. A lock member may be provided to secure at least one of the stiles to the rail. Various systems and methods of assembly and use are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2014Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Mark Bates, Andrew J. Boyce, Chul Min Kang, Michael J. Katje, Susan R. Lyons, Kurt E. Porter, Jeffrey D. Roetman, Perry L. Sellers, Gianfranco Dino Zaccai
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Publication number: 20140298732Abstract: A wall assembly includes at least one horizontally extending rail having a rear surface adapted to engage the wall. A plurality of horizontally spaced and vertically extending stiles are coupled to the rail, with the stiles disposed forwardly of the rear surface of the rail. A plurality of interface components are coupled to the plurality of stiles. In various embodiments, the stiles may be interconnected to draw together adjacent interface components. The interface components also may include overlapping upper and lower edges. The stiles may be vertically and/or horizontally (laterally and longitudinally) adjustable relative to the rail. A lock member may be provided to secure at least one of the stiles to the rail. Various systems and methods of assembly and use are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: HERMAN MILLER, INC.Inventors: MARK BATES, ANDREW J. BOYCE, CHUL MIN KANG, MICHAEL J. KATJE, SUSAN R. LYONS, KURT E. PORTER, JEFFREY D. ROETMAN, PERRY L. SELLERS, GIANFRANCO DINO ZACCAI
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Patent number: 8775217Abstract: Systems and methods for managing subrogation and recovery of insurance claims with a computer including receiving data for a first insurance claim; determining from the data whether the first insurance claim has recovery potential; thereafter when it is determined that the first insurance claim has recovery potential, collecting information about the event from which the first insurance claim was derived; repeatedly seeking data, as necessary, for additional insurance claims associated with the event such that all insurance claims arising from the event are processed together.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Trover Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Mitzi R. Hail, Berry Hayes, Sr., Tom Taylor, Nickolas V. Altieri, Bobby T. Tokuuke, Mark Bates
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Patent number: 8667742Abstract: A wall assembly includes at least one horizontally extending rail having a rear surface adapted to engage the wall. A plurality of horizontally spaced and vertically extending stiles are coupled to the rail, with the stiles disposed forwardly of the rear surface of the rail. A plurality of interface components are coupled to the plurality of stiles. In various embodiments, the stiles may be interconnected to draw together adjacent interface components. The interface components also may include overlapping upper and lower edges. The stiles may be vertically and/or horizontally (laterally and longitudinally) adjustable relative to the rail. A lock member may be provided to secure at least one of the stiles to the rail. Various systems and methods of assembly and use are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Mark Bates, Andrew J. Boyce, Chul Min Kang, Michael J. Katje, Susan R. Lyons, Kurt E. Porter, Jeffrey D. Roetman, Perry L. Sellers, Gianfranco Dino Zaccai
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Publication number: 20140012364Abstract: An expandable, bistable open cell design incorporates the following features: a first relatively stiff portion (152) having first and second ends and a first relatively flexible portion (154) connected to the first and second ends of the first relatively stiff portion, the first relatively stiff portion and the first relatively flexible portion substantially surrounding a first open area (156) of the stent structure; a second relatively stiff portion (158) having first and second ends and a second relatively flexible portion (160) connected to the first and second ends of the first relatively stiff portion, the first relatively stiff portion and the first relatively flexible portion substantially surrounding a second open area (162) of the stent structure; and an opening (1 10) formed through the first relatively stiff portion and the second relatively flexible portion such that the opening connects the first and second open areas, thereby creating first and second intermediate ends (152a, 152b) of the firstType: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: CeloNova BioSciences, IncInventors: Andy Edward Denison, Kent Stalker, Mark Bates
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Publication number: 20130239486Abstract: A wall assembly includes at least one horizontally extending rail having a rear surface adapted to engage the wall. A plurality of horizontally spaced and vertically extending stiles are coupled to the rail, with the stiles disposed forwardly of the rear surface of the rail. A plurality of interface components are coupled to the plurality of stiles. In various embodiments, the stiles may be interconnected to draw together adjacent interface components. The interface components also may include overlapping upper and lower edges. The stiles may be vertically and/or horizontally (laterally and longitudinally) adjustable relative to the rail. A lock member may be provided to secure at least one of the stiles to the rail. Various systems and methods of assembly and use are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Mark Bates, Andrew J. Boyce, Chul Min Kang, Michael J. Katje, Susan R. Lyons, Kurt E. Porter, Jeffrey D. Roetman, Perry L. Sellers, Gianfranco Dino Zaccai
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Patent number: 8333038Abstract: A wall assembly includes at least one horizontally extending rail having a rear surface adapted to engage the wall. A plurality of horizontally spaced and vertically extending stiles are coupled to the rail, with the stiles disposed forwardly of the rear surface of the rail. A plurality of interface components are coupled to the plurality of stiles. In various embodiments, the stiles may be interconnected to draw together adjacent interface components. The interface components also may include overlapping upper and lower edges. The stiles may be vertically and/or horizontally (laterally and longitudinally) adjustable relative to the rail. A lock member may be provided to secure at least one of the stiles to the rail. Various systems and methods of assembly and use are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2011Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.Inventors: Mark Bates, Andrew J. Boyce, Chul Min Kang, Michael J. Katje, Susan R. Lyons, Kurt E. Porter, Jeffrey D. Roetman, Perry L. Sellers, Gianfranco Dino Zaccai
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Publication number: 20110219706Abstract: A wall assembly includes at least one horizontally extending rail having a rear surface adapted to engage the wall. A plurality of horizontally spaced and vertically extending stiles are coupled to the rail, with the stiles disposed forwardly of the rear surface of the rail. A plurality of interface components are coupled to the plurality of stiles. In various embodiments, the stiles may be interconnected to draw together adjacent interface components. The interface components also may include overlapping upper and lower edges. The stiles may be vertically and/or horizontally (laterally and longitudinally) adjustable relative to the rail. A lock member may be provided to secure at least one of the stiles to the rail. Various systems and methods of assembly and use are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: Mark Bates, Andrew J. Boyce, Chul Min Kang, Michael J. Katje, Susan R. Lyons, Kurt E. Porter, Jeffrey D. Roetman, Perry L. Sellers, Gianfranco Dino Zaccai
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Publication number: 20110192861Abstract: A medical glove dispensing device includes a panel having a plurality of differently sized ports, wherein each of the ports is sized to provide indicia about a size of a medical glove adapted to be disposed behind and dispensed through the port. A holder is disposed adjacent the panel and provides a plurality of storage spaces sized and adapted to support a plurality of medical glove containers holding differently sized medical gloves. The plurality of storage spaces are aligned respectively with the plurality of ports, with each of the storage spaces having substantially the same width. A medical glove dispensing assembly, and a method of dispensing medical gloves, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: Mark BATES, Chul Min KANG
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Patent number: 7966204Abstract: Systems consistent with the present invention automatically process data associated with insurance claims to identify insurance claims with subrogation potential. Text from an insurance claim file may be automatically analyzed to extract data that can be quantified to determine whether the claim may have subrogation potential.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2010Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Trover Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Mitzl R. Hail, Mark Bates
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Patent number: 7957986Abstract: Systems and methods for managing subrogation and recovery of insurance claims with a computer including receiving data for a first insurance claim; determining from the data whether the first insurance claim has recovery potential; thereafter when it is determined that the first insurance claim has recovery potential, collecting information about the event from which the first insurance claim was derived; repeatedly seeking data, as necessary, for additional insurance claims associated with the event such that all insurance claims arising from the event are processed together.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2002Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Trover Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Mitzi R. Hail, Berry Hayes, Sr., Tom Taylor, Nickolas V. Altieri, Bobby T. Tokuuke, Mark Bates
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Patent number: 7776613Abstract: The present invention generally relates to sub-diffraction image resolution and other imaging techniques. In one aspect, the invention is directed to determining and/or imaging light from two or more entities separated by a distance less than the diffraction limit of the incident light. For example, the entities may be separated by a distance of less than about 1000 nm, or less than about 300 nm for visible light. In one set of embodiments, the entities may be selectively activatable, i.e., one entity can be activated to produce light, without activating other entities. A first entity may be activated and determined (e.g., by determining light emitted by the entity), then a second entity may be activated and determined. The emitted light may be used to determine the positions of the first and second entities, for example, using Gaussian fitting or other mathematical techniques, and in some cases, with sub-diffraction resolution.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2006Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeInventors: Xiaowei Zhuang, Wilfred Mark Bates, Michael J. Rust
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Patent number: 7739133Abstract: Systems consistent with the present invention automatically process data associated with insurance claims to identify insurance claims with subrogation potential. Text from an insurance claim file may be automatically analyzed to extract data that can be quantified to determine whether the claim may have subrogation potential.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2004Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Trover Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Mitzi R. Hail, Mark Bates
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Patent number: D622535Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2009Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Danene Jaffe, Asoka Veeravagu, Adam Day, William Goralski, Mark Bates
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Patent number: D625299Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2006Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: KVH Industries, Inc.Inventors: Martin Kits van Heyningen, Kathleen Keating Kits van Heyningen, Gary David Griffiths, Alan Mudd, Mark Bates
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Patent number: D781425Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2016Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: ZOLL Medical CorporationInventors: Melissa M. Dascoli, Ian Durrant, Charles E. Sawyer, Jr., George Reilly, Mark Bates, James Wilson, Brian Stonecipher
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Patent number: D783832Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2016Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Inventors: Melissa M. Dascoli, George Reilly, Ian Durrant, Deborah T. Jones, Mark Bates, David N. Craige, III, Brian Stonecipher, James Wilson