Patents by Inventor Martin Barrett
Martin Barrett 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: 20240059411Abstract: Aerial vehicles, their structures and methods of locomotion are described. An aerial vehicle may include a fuselage having an x-axis, a plurality of flexible structures emanating from the fuselage that take the form of a feather, wing and/or tentacle, at least one motor, and at least one propeller driven by one or more motors. Each flexible structure may extend from a fuselage in any direction and are used to enhance the observability of the aircraft by moving and/or oscillating within a frequency band and at a magnitude that is more easily observed by and catches the human eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Ronald Martin Barrett
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Patent number: 11852447Abstract: An aeromechanically stable sabot system that includes a center of gravity that is placed forward of an aerodynamic center of the aeromechanically stable sabot system when in steady-state flight. By placing the center of gravity forwards of the aerodynamic center, the sabot system exhibits positive longitudinal and directional stability. To illustrate, the sabot system and/or portions thereof will return to stable flight after being disturbed in pitch (vertically or about a transverse horizontal axis) or yaw (side to side or about a vertical axis) when traveling horizontally.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: The University of KansasInventors: Ronald Martin Barrett, Lauren Nicole Schumacher
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Publication number: 20230406483Abstract: A general mounting method for ducted fan propulsors is disclosed. This mounting method uses extremely slender stators that connect the duct ring to the propulsor which is mounted in the middle and drives the rotor, fan or propeller. The slender stators take the form of spokes and as such are so slender that the midspan stresses within the spokes are dominated by axial tension loads rather than the shear loads experienced by conventional stators. The spokes may have an aerodynamic shape and damping methods may be used to retard spoke vibrations and transmission of engine vibrations to the duct and force. The duct itself is also stiffened by the spoke arrangement, thereby reducing low frequency vibration modes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Ronald Martin Barrett, Lauren Nicole Schhumacher, Patrick lan McNamee, John Austin Haug, Joshua Donald Mudd, Dalton Bastiaan Prins, Nicholas Donald Werner
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Patent number: 11767097Abstract: A general mounting method for ducted fan propulsors is disclosed. This mounting method uses extremely slender stators that connect the duct ring to the propulsor which is mounted in the middle and drives the rotor, fan or propeller. The slender stators take the form of spokes and as such are so slender that the midspan stresses within the spokes are dominated by axial tension loads rather than the shear loads experienced by conventional stators. The spokes may have an aerodynamic shape and damping methods may be used to retard spoke vibrations and transmission of engine vibrations to the duct and force. The duct itself is also stiffened by the spoke arrangement, thereby reducing low frequency vibration modes.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2019Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: University of KansasInventors: Ronald Martin Barrett, Lauren Nicole Schumacher, Patrick Ian McNamee, John Austin Haug, Joshua Donald Mudd, Dalton Bastiaan Prins, Nicholas Donald Werner
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Patent number: 11562377Abstract: A system and method is described for detecting a foreign object such as a skimmer placed adjacent to a bezel for a magnetic card reader device, as used in automatic teller machines and gas pumps. At least two sensors are mounted adjacent to the bezel. Each sensor provides a signal that varies when a skimmer is mounted adjacent to the bezel. A controller receive measurement signals from the sensors, and generates an alarm signal when the measurement signals differ from associated predetermined baseline signals by at least associated predetermined thresholds. The alarm signal indicates that a foreign object has been detected adjacent he bezel. The sensors may be capacitive, time of flight, spectral, radar, and/or inductive. The capacitive sensors may include three or more plates, forming multiple capacitive pairs, each capacitive pair effectively forming a separate sensor.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: NCR CorporationInventors: Graeme Mitchell, Francesc Alier Pous, Martin Barrett, Kevan Johnston, Peter Vettraino
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Publication number: 20220372156Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating a B-cell proliferative disorder by administering an anti-CD20/anti-CD3 bispecific antibody, and methods for reduction of adverse effects in response to the administration of the anti-CD20/anti-CD3 bispecific antibody. The present invention further relates to combination treatment methods of treating a B-cell proliferative disorder.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicants: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., Roche TCRC Inc.Inventors: Katharina LECHNER, Linda LUNDBERG, Thomas Francis MOORE, Peter MORCOS, Martin WEISSER, Marina BACAC, Martin BARRETT, Axel BOEHNKE, David CARLILE, Nassim DJEBLI
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Publication number: 20220252382Abstract: An aeromechanically stable sabot system that includes a center of gravity that is placed forward of an aerodynamic center of the aeromechanically stable sabot system when in steady-state flight. By placing the center of gravity forwards of the aerodynamic center, the sabot system exhibits positive longitudinal and directional stability. To illustrate, the sabot system and/or portions thereof will return to stable flight after being disturbed in pitch (vertically or about a transverse horizontal axis) or yaw (side to side or about a vertical axis) when traveling horizontally.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2020Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Ronald Martin Barrett, Lauren Nicole Schumacher
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Patent number: 11295319Abstract: A system and method is described for detecting a foreign object such as a skimmer placed adjacent to a bezel for a magnetic card reader device, as used in automatic teller machines and gas pumps. At least two sensors are mounted adjacent to the bezel. Each sensor provides a signal that varies when a skimmer is mounted adjacent to the bezel. A controller receive measurement signals from the sensors, and generates an alarm signal when the measurement signals differ from associated predetermined baseline signals by at least associated predetermined thresholds. The alarm signal indicates that a foreign object has been detected adjacent the bezel. The sensors may be capacitive, time of flight, spectral, radar, and/or inductive. The capacitive sensors may include three or more plates, forming multiple capacitive pairs, each capacitive pair effectively forming a separate sensor.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: NCR CorporationInventors: Graeme Mitchell, Francesc Alier Pous, Martin Barrett, Kevan Johnston, Peter Vettraino
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Publication number: 20220092610Abstract: A system and method is described for detecting a foreign object such as a skimmer placed adjacent to a bezel for a magnetic card reader device, as used in automatic teller machines and gas pumps. At least two sensors are mounted adjacent to the bezel. Each sensor provides a signal that varies when a skimmer is mounted adjacent to the bezel. A controller receive measurement signals from the sensors, and generates an alarm signal when the measurement signals differ from associated predetermined baseline signals by at least associated predetermined thresholds. The alarm signal indicates that a foreign object has been detected adjacent he bezel. The sensors may be capacitive, time of flight, spectral, radar, and/or inductive. The capacitive sensors may include three or more plates, forming multiple capacitive pairs, each capacitive pair effectively forming a separate sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Graeme Mitchell, Francesc Alier Pous, Martin Barrett, Kevan Johnston, Peter Vettraino
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Publication number: 20210374765Abstract: A system and method is described for detecting a foreign object such as a skimmer placed adjacent to a bezel for a magnetic card reader device, as used in automatic teller machines and gas pumps. At least two sensors are mounted adjacent to the bezel. Each sensor provides a signal that varies when a skimmer is mounted adjacent to the bezel. A controller receive measurement signals from the sensors, and generates an alarm signal when the measurement signals differ from associated predetermined baseline signals by at least associated predetermined thresholds. The alarm signal indicates that a foreign object has been detected adjacent the bezel. The sensors may be capacitive, time of flight, spectral, radar, and/or inductive. The capacitive sensors may include three or more plates, forming multiple capacitive pairs, each capacitive pair effectively forming a separate sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Graeme Mitchell, Francesc Alier Pous, Martin Barrett, Kevan Johnston, Peter Vettraino
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Publication number: 20210107623Abstract: A general mounting method for ducted fan propulsors is disclosed. This mounting method uses extremely slender stators that connect the duct ring to the propulsor which is mounted in the middle and drives the rotor, fan or propeller. The slender stators take the form of spokes and as such are so slender that the midspan stresses within the spokes are dominated by axial tension loads rather than the shear loads experienced by conventional stators. The spokes may have an aerodynamic shape and damping methods may be used to retard spoke vibrations and transmission of engine vibrations to the duct and force. The duct itself is also stiffened by the spoke arrangement, thereby reducing low frequency vibration modes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2019Publication date: April 15, 2021Inventors: Ronald Martin Barrett, Lauren Nicole Schumacher, Patrick Ian McNamee, John Austin Haug, Joshua Donald Mudd, Dalton Bastiaan Prins, Nicholas Donald Werner
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Patent number: 7898153Abstract: Actuator comprising: a) a support beam b) a first means for placing said support beam in compression without causing flexure of said support beam; c) a first layer of material adhered to a first surface of said support beam and d) a second means for causing movement of said first layer of material to cause a flexure of said layer of material and said support beam, wherein said first layer of material evidences a thermal coefficient of expansion that is different than a thermal coefficient of expansion of said support beam, wherein the actuator is designed to operate at a first working temperature whilst the first layer of material is structurally connected to the support beam at a second temperature wherein the second temperature is higher than the first temperature so as to cause that at the first temperature the said support beam is in compression without causing flexure thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2005Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Inventors: Ronald Martin Barrett, Paolo Tiso
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Publication number: 20110035236Abstract: The invention provides a system and method of collecting, storing and managing laboratory test results of patients. In one embodiment the invention is directed towards collecting, storing and managing laboratory test results of patients taking an endothelin receptor antagonist (ERA). The system provides a way of securely collecting and tracking information from a plurality of patients, a plurality of laboratories, and a plurality of health care providers by use of a database. The method comprises receiving patient information from health care providers, receiving a laboratory test schedule for each patient, and laboratory tests needed for each patient. This data is entered into a central processing computer. The patients then go to any laboratory to have the monthly testing done due to the ERA prescription. The laboratory test data collected is sent to the central processing computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2009Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: Ernest Osgood Ross, III, Eugenia Anatoly Rutenberg, Martin Barrett Grossman, Patrick Shaughnessy Malloy
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Publication number: 20090171694Abstract: The invention provides a system and method of collecting, storing and managing laboratory test results of patients. In one embodiment the invention is directed towards collecting, storing and managing laboratory test results of patients taking an endothelin receptor antagonist (ERA). The system provides a way of securely collecting and tracking information from a plurality of patients, a plurality of laboratories, and a plurality of health care providers by use of a database. The method comprises receiving patient information from health care providers, receiving a laboratory test schedule for each patient, and laboratory tests needed for each patient. This data is entered into a central processing computer. The patients then go to any laboratory to have the monthly testing done due to the ERA prescription. The laboratory test data collected is sent to the central processing computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2007Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: Ernest Osgood Ross III, Eugenia Anatoly Rutenberg, Martin Barrett Grossman, Patrick Shaughnessy Malloy
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Publication number: 20090096325Abstract: Actuator comprising: a) a support beam b) a first means for placing said support beam in compression without causing flexure of said support beam; c) a first layer of material adhered to a first surface of said support beam and d) a second means for causing movement of said first layer of material to cause a flexure of said layer of material and said support beam, wherein said first layer of material evidences a thermal coefficient of expansion that is different than a thermal coefficient of expansion of said support beam, wherein the actuator is designed to operate at a first working temperature whilst the first layer of material is structurally connected to the support beam at a second temperature wherein the second temperature is higher than the first temperature so as to cause that at the first temperature the said support beam is in compression without causing flexure thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2005Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventors: Ronald Martin Barrett, Paolo Tiso
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Publication number: 20080272206Abstract: A device for applying a liquid to a body includes a reservoir for holding a liquid and a liquid-dispensing nozzle coupled to the reservoir, the nozzle operable to move alternately upward and downward and spray a stream of the liquid in a direction away from the device and in a vertical pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2007Publication date: November 6, 2008Inventor: Martin A. Barrett
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Patent number: 7319084Abstract: Catalyst compositions useful for the polymerization or oligomerization of olefins are disclosed. Certain of the catalyst compositions comprise N-pyrrolyl substituted nitrogen donors. Also disclosed are processes for the polymerization or oligomerization of olefins using the catalyst compositions.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2006Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Leslie Shane Moody, Peter Borden Mackenzie, Christopher Moore Killian, Gino Georges Lavoie, James Allen Ponasik, Jr., Anthony Gerard Martin Barrett, Thomas William Smith, Jason Clay Pearson
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Patent number: 6946532Abstract: Catalyst compositions useful for the polymerization of olefins are disclosed. These compositions comprise a Group 8-10 metal complex comprising a bidentate or variable denticity ligand comprising one or two nitrogen donor atom or atoms independently substituted by an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring(s), wherein the ortho positions of said ring(s) are substituted by aryl or heteroaryl groups. Also disclosed are processes for the polymerization of olefins using the catalyst compositions.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Leslie Shane Moody, Peter Borden Mackenzie, Christopher Moore Killian, Gino Georges Lavoie, James Allen Ponasik, Jr., Thomas William Smith, Jason Clay Pearson, Anthony Gerard Martin Barrett
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Patent number: 6844446Abstract: Catalyst compositions useful for the polymerization of olefins are disclosed. These compositions comprise a Group 8-10 metal complex comprising a bidentate or variable denticity ligand comprising one or two nitrogen donor atom or atoms independently substituted by an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring(s), wherein the ortho positions of said ring(s) are substituted by aryl or heteroaryl groups. Also disclosed are processes for the polymerization of olefins using the catalyst compositions.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2003Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Leslie Shane Moody, Peter Borden Mackenzie, Christopher Moore Killian, Gino Georges Lavoie, James Allen Ponasik, Jr., Thomas William Smith, Jason Clay Pearson, Anthony Gerard Martin Barrett
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Patent number: 6825356Abstract: Catalyst compositions useful for the polymerization or oligomerization of olefins are disclosed. Certain of the catalyst compositions comprise N-pyrrolyl substituted nitrogen donors. Also disclosed are processes for the polymerization or oligomerization of olefins using the catalyst compositions.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2003Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Leslie Shane Moody, Peter Borden Mackenzie, Christopher Moore Killian, Gino Georges Lavoie, James Allen Ponasik, Jr., Anthony Gerard Martin Barrett, Thomas William Smith, Jason Clay Pearson