Patents by Inventor Mark Knapp

Mark Knapp 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: 20250102088
    Abstract: A sleeve adapter for installation over a corrugated pipe is provided. The sleeve adapter may comprise a tubular body, wherein the tubular body may have a smooth outer surface, a first monofilament wire connected by a first one-way clamp, wherein the first monofilament wire may extend around a first end of the tubular body, a second monofilament wire connected by a second one-way clamp, wherein the second monofilament wire may extend around a second end of the tubular body, a flexible elastomer hinge extending around the tubular body, and a plurality of sealing surface fins extending outwardly from an inner surface of the tubular body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Applicant: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua CISLO, Mark KNAPP, Tim TOLLIVER
  • Publication number: 20250051423
    Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-VP1 antibodies, antibody fragments, and their uses for the prevention and treatment of polyoma virus infection and associated diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Johanna ABEND, Zorica DRAGIC, Adam Lloyd FEIRE, Mark KNAPP, Steven KOVACS, Elisabetta TRAGGIAI, Lichun WANG, Yongqiang WANG, Danqing WU, Qilong WU, Fangmin XU
  • Patent number: 12221288
    Abstract: A plant (100) for producing food products, more particularly chocolate products; a module for a plant of this kind and a method for process changeover on the plant (100). The plant (100) includes a plurality of modules (10) in which the food products, preferably in product carriers (20), can be processed and/or transported. The modules (10) each have a module frame (11) with heights (12), widths (13) and lengths (14, 15, 16). The length is a multiple of a smallest module length (15). The plant preferably has modules (10) with a single smallest module length (15) and modules (10) with a length (16) of a twice the smallest module length. Preferably, the modules (10) are designed such that they can be connected or are connected to adjacent modules in the longitudinal direction, preferably on both sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: Bühler GmbH
    Inventors: Achim Klein, Kay Hauschulz, Mark Knapp
  • Publication number: 20240401347
    Abstract: A reusable applicator for epoxy application and a method of manufacture are disclosed herein. The reusable applicator having a rigid portion configured to support a handle attached thereto, the rigid portion having a first durometer. The reusable applicator having a flexible portion extending from said rigid portion, the flexible portion having a second durometer, said first durometer being greater than said second durometer. The flexible portion further includes an interaction surface located on a first side of the flexible portion, an opposite surface located opposite the interaction surface of the flexible portion, and a permanently lubricating film extending along said interaction surface and said opposite surface, the interaction surface spaced from the opposite surface by the flexible portion, the permanently lubricating film providing the interaction and opposite surfaces with a lower coefficient of friction than the rigid surface. The reusable applicator manufactured using a single extrusion head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventor: Mark Knapp
  • Patent number: 12077571
    Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-VP1 antibodies, antibody fragments, and their uses for the prevention and treatment of polyoma virus infection and associated diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Johanna Abend, Zorica Dragic, Adam Lloyd Feire, Mark Knapp, Steven Kovacs, Elisabetta Traggiai, Lichun Wang, Yongqiang Wang, Danqing Wu, Qilong Wu, Fangmin Xu
  • Publication number: 20230399382
    Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-VP1 antibodies, antibody fragments, and their uses for the prevention and treatment of polyoma virus infection and associated diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Johanna ABEND, Zorica DRAGIC, Adam Lloyd FEIRE, Mark KNAPP, Steven KOVACS, Elisabetta TRAGGIAI, Lichun WANG, Yongqiang WANG, Danqing WU, Qilong WU, Fangmin XU
  • Publication number: 20230220051
    Abstract: Provided are dosing regimens of polyomavirus neutralizing antibodies and related methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating polyomavirus infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Johanna R. ABEND, Mark KNAPP, Steven J. KOVACS, Amy K. PATICK, Elisabetta TRAGGIAI
  • Publication number: 20230183018
    Abstract: A plant (100) for producing food products, more particularly chocolate products; a module for a plant of this kind and a method for process changeover on the plant (100). The plant (100) includes a plurality of modules (10) in which the food products, preferably in product carriers (20), can be processed and/or transported. The modules (10) each have a module frame (11) with heights (12), widths (13) and lengths (14, 15, 16). The length is a multiple of a smallest module length (15). The plant preferably has modules (10) with a single smallest module length (15) and modules (10) with a length (16) of a twice the smallest module length. Preferably, the modules (10) are designed such that they can be connected or are connected to adjacent modules in the longitudinal direction, preferably on both sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Achim KLEIN, Kay HAUSCHULZ, Mark KNAPP
  • Publication number: 20230183023
    Abstract: A device and method for temporarily storing stacks of piece goods which are provided in a clocked manner at a transfer point integrated in the device or adjacent to the device of a system for producing food products, in particular chocolate products, comprising: one or more storage points, a delivery point, a transport apparatus for moving the stacks of piece goods in the direction of transport; and a manipulator by means of which the transfer point, the delivery point as well as the storage points arranged therebetween can be approached; wherein at least one piece of goods of a stack of piece goods, preferably a plurality of piece goods of a stack of piece goods, can be transferred at once to the delivery point by the manipulator; wherein the stacks of piece goods can be separated at the delivery point and fed to a downstream section of the system; and wherein the flow of stacks of piece goods provided at the transfer point can be decoupled from the downstream section of the system by successively occupying
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Achim KLEIN, Kay HAUSCHULZ, Mark KNAPP, Stephen CHAPMAN, Sean KNIGHT
  • Patent number: 11639378
    Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-VP1 antibodies, antibody fragments, and their uses for the prevention and treatment of polyoma virus infection and associated diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Johanna Abend, Zorica Dragic, Adam Lloyd Feire, Mark Knapp, Steven Kovacs, Elisabetta Traggiai, Lichun Wang, Yongqiang Wang, Danqing Wu, Qilong Wu, Fangmin Xu
  • Patent number: 11629803
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for use with a coupler assembly for sealing pipe is described herein. The locking mechanism comprises a partially hollow cylindrical body having a first end opposite a second end along a common axis, the body defining a first cord path connecting the first end to a first arcuate opening defined in the body and a second cord path connecting the second end to a second arcuate opening defined in the body, wherein the first cord path and the second cord path comprise separate paths. The locking mechanism further comprising first and second caps that are slidably attachable to the first and second ends of the body, respectively and a cord having a first end portion located within the first cord path and a second end portion located within the second cord path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Springseal, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Knapp
  • Publication number: 20220363735
    Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-VP 1 antibodies, antibody fragments, and their uses for the prevention and treatment of polyoma virus infection and associated diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Johanna ABEND, Zorica DRAGIC, Adam Lloyd FEIRE, Mark KNAPP, Steven KOVACS, Elisabetta TRAGGIAI, Lichun WANG, Yongqiang WANG, Danqing WU, Qilong WU, Fangmin Xu
  • Patent number: 11461786
    Abstract: Described herein are means for implementing cross cloud engagement activity visualization without requiring database merge or data replication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: salesforce.com, inc.
    Inventors: Mark Knapp, Meredith Brown, Vignesh Elamvazhuthi, Gauri Subodh Mawalankar, Jia Chen, Kattie Mun Mun Tay, Spencer Derek Williams, Ovidio Peduri, Daniel Dara, Juan Nunez, Tal Levy Meruk
  • Patent number: 11400782
    Abstract: Described herein is an axle assembly and method of fabrication thereof. The axle assembly includes an axle having a first geometric shape housed within an axle housing having a second geometric shape. A shock absorber is located between the axle and the axle housing. The shock absorber supports the axle within the axle housing and comprises a first material and comprises a multi-sided configuration. The first geometric shape and the second geometric shape comprising polygons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Springseal, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Knapp
  • Patent number: 11161894
    Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-VP1 antibodies, antibody fragments, and their uses for the prevention and treatment of polyoma virus infection and associated diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Johanna Abend, Zorica Dragic, Adam Lloyd Feire, Mark Knapp, Steven Kovacs, Elisabetta Traggiai, Lichun Wang, Yongqiang Wang, Danqing Wu, Qilong Wu, Fangmin Xu
  • Publication number: 20210272129
    Abstract: Described herein are means for implementing cross cloud engagement activity visualization without requiring database merge or data replication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Knapp, Meredith Brown, Vignesh Elamvazhuthi, Gauri Subodh Mawalankar, Jia Chen, Kattie Mun Mun Tay, Spencer Derek Williams, Ovidio Peduri, Daniel Dara, Juan Nunez, Tal Levy Meruk
  • Publication number: 20210039464
    Abstract: Described herein is an axle assembly and method of fabrication thereof. The axle assembly includes an axle having a first geometric shape housed within an axle housing having a second geometric shape. A shock absorber is located between the axle and the axle housing. The shock absorber supports the axle within the axle housing and comprises a first material and comprises a multi-sided configuration. The first geometric shape and the second geometric shape comprising polygons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventor: MARK KNAPP
  • Publication number: 20200332932
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for use with a coupler assembly for sealing pipe is described herein. The locking mechanism comprises a partially hollow cylindrical body having a first end opposite a second end along a common axis, the body defining a first cord path connecting the first end to a first arcuate opening defined in the body and a second cord path connecting the second end to a second arcuate opening defined in the body, wherein the first cord path and the second cord path comprise separate paths. The locking mechanism further comprising first and second caps that are slidably attachable to the first and second ends of the body, respectively and a cord having a first end portion located within the first cord path and a second end portion located within the second cord path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventor: Mark Knapp
  • Patent number: 10702084
    Abstract: A knife and fork eating utensil intended for use by individuals who have function of only one hand and those who may also have limited dexterity in the one useful hand. The knife and fork eating utensil includes a rounded blade with a handle affixed to it directly above, a fork attachment, a handle and a removable security strap. Employable by a large demographic, this the knife and fork eating utensil allows the user to safely cut and eat food with one hand only.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Inventor: Mark Knapp
  • Patent number: D980954
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Springseal, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Knapp