Patents by Inventor Mark J. Powers

Mark J. Powers 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: 20040203629
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing calls in a call processing center provided for support of enterprise activities of an organization. The method includes the steps of receiving a query about the enterprise activities of the organization from a caller through the call center, translating the query into voice extensible mark-up language, forming an answer to the translated query within an artificial intelligence engine and providing the determined answer to the caller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Anthony J. Dezonno, Jeffrey D. Hodson, Joseph Bloom, David Funck, Eric James, Michael Peters, Mark J. Powers, Craig R. Shambaugh, Dave Mosquera, Nayel Saleh
  • Patent number: 6197575
    Abstract: Systems including (1) a micromatrix and perfusion assembly suitable for seeding and attachment of cells within the matrix and for morphogenesis of seeded cells into complex, hierarchical tissue or organ structures, wherein the matrix includes channels or vessels through which culture medium, oxygen, or other nutrient or body fluids can be perfused while controlling gradients of nutrients and exogenous metabolites throughout the perfusion path independently of perfusion rate, and (2) sensor means for detecting changes in either cells within the matrix or in materials exposed to the cells, have been developed. Methods for making the micromatrices include micromachining, micromolding, embossing, laser drilling, and electro deposition machining. Cells can be of one or more types, either differentiated or undifferentiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Linda G. Griffith, Steven Tannenbaum, Mark J. Powers, Karel Domansky, Charles D. Thompson