Patents by Inventor Michael A. Vaughn
Michael A. Vaughn 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: 20240124277Abstract: A winch includes a motor, a gear reduction unit, a tie structure, an external power cable, and a rotatable drum. The motor includes a motor housing with a motor case and a first drum support attached to the motor case. The gear reduction unit is drivingly attached to the motor and has a gear housing including a gear case and a second drum support. The tie structure connects said first and second drum supports. The external power cable having a first end and a second end. The first end of the external power cable is configured to be coupled to an external power source. The second end of the external power cable is coupled to a bus bar. The rotatable drum is drivingly connected to the motor and supported by the first and second drum supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Douglas Calvert, Calvin Taylor, Troy Heynderickx, Mitchell Lund, Michael Hojnacki, Eric Vaughn, Darren Fretz
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Publication number: 20240108648Abstract: One aspect of the present application relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a sulfated glycosaminoglycan having an average molecular weight ranging from 3,000 to 15,000 Daltons, a skin penetrating agent, where the skin penetrating agent promotes transdermal penetration of the sulfated glycosaminoglycan when applied to intact skin surfaces, and a pharmaceutical carrier for topical application, where the pharmaceutical carrier is mixed with the sulfated glycosaminoglycan and the skin penetrating agent. This composition is useful in carrying out a method of treating a subject for pain, joint stiffness, soft tissue injury, connective tissue disorders, and/or muscle soreness.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Thomas Michael VAUGHN, Joshua Alan HARRISON, Karl F. POPP, David J. FAIRFAX, Thomas Edward D'AMBRA, John QUINN
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Publication number: 20240084329Abstract: Provided herein are improved methods for producing a recombinant polypeptide or virus particle. In some embodiments, a method for producing a recombinant polypeptide or virus particle disclosed herein comprises providing a cell culture comprising cells capable of producing the recombinant polypeptide or virus particle and dextran sulfate, and transfecting the cells by adding to the culture a composition comprising one or more polynucleotides and a transfection reagent. In some embodiments, the recombinant virus particle is a recombinant AAV (rAAV) particle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Michael GILLMEISTER, Stephen VAUGHN
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Patent number: 11903918Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more fumarate esters and methods for treating multiple sclerosis subjects with the compositions where the incidence of gastrointestinal side effects is reduced compared to treatments comprising dimethyl fumarate (e.g., TECFIDERA®). In particular, described herein are oral pharmaceutical compositions comprising monomethyl fumarate in a liquid vehicle that have reduced gastrointestinal side effects.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: BANNER LIFE SCIENCES LLCInventors: Franck S. F. Rousseau, Thomas Wallace Lategan, Tiffany Nicole Sprague, Jason Michael Vaughn, Justin Roy Hughey
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Publication number: 20240049630Abstract: Mower blades are provided having a hexagonal central aperture configured such that a variety of retaining plates can pass through the aperture. This allows the mower blade to function with replaceable-blade mower systems having any of a variety of retaining-plate shapes, including both symmetric and asymmetric retaining-plate shapes, including S-shaped retaining plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2022Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventor: Michael Vaughn
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Publication number: 20230233529Abstract: The present invention concerns pharmaceutical formulations of ARN-509, which can be administered to a mammal, in particular a human, suffering from an androgen receptor (AR)-related disease or condition, in particular cancer, more in particular prostate cancer, including but not limited to castration-resistant prostate cancer, metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer, chemotherapy-naïve metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer, biochemically relapsed hormone sensitive prostate cancer, or high-risk, non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. In one aspect, these formulations comprise a solid dispersion of ARN-509 and HPMCAS. In one aspect, the solid dispersion of ARN-509 and HPMCAS is obtainable, in particular is obtained, by melt-extruding a mixture comprising ARN-509 and HPMCAS and optionally subsequently milling said melt-extruded mixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Dennis Martin Hester, Jason Michael Vaughn
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Publication number: 20210220317Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more fumarate esters and methods for treating multiple sclerosis subjects with the compositions where the incidence of gastrointestinal side effects is reduced compared to treatments comprising dimethyl fumarate (e.g., TECFIDERA®). In particular, described herein are oral pharmaceutical compositions comprising monomethyl fumarate in a liquid vehicle that have reduced gastrointestinal side effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Franck S.F. Rousseau, Thomas Wallace Lategan, Tiffany Nicole Sprague, Jason Michael Vaughn, Justin Roy Hughey
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Patent number: 10343048Abstract: The present invention provides a goalie blocking glove that features a non-binding front blocking board surface that incorporates a carbon fiber front layer over the ultra-high density internal foam core, for lighter weight and added protection under extreme impacts. An adjustment mechanism is also included in the blocker glove, to allow the goalie to customize the fit of the inner glove to his or her individual hand size.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Inventor: Michael A. Vaughn
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Publication number: 20190105767Abstract: A marking stylus for use in automated marking systems with one of the following superabrasive components as the scribing tip: polycrystalline diamond or polycrystalline cubic boron nitride. The superabrasive may have one or more chamfers, as well as a sharp, rounded, or blunt tip. The superabrasive is preferably attached to the body of the stylus by one of the following methods: brazing, press fit, shrunk fit, clamped, casted, injection molded, or a high pressure high temperature cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventor: Joel Michael Vaughn
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Patent number: 10204527Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods for objectively assessing mission readiness. The systems can comprise a backend system and scenario server in communication with the backend system. The backend system can comprise a planning and analysis system comprising planning and/or assessing data for one or more training missions, a common database builder comprising geographical data of a geographical region for the training mission, and a digital media replicator comprising a social media module configured to receive publically accessible data relevant to the training mission from one or more social media platforms. The scenario server is configured to receive data from each of the planning and analysis system, common database builder, and digital media replication to create the training mission. Methods in accordance with such systems are disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2017Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Visual Awareness Technologies & Consulting, Inc.Inventors: Sara Moola, Robert Michael Vaughn
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Patent number: 10186164Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods for objectively assessing mission readiness. The systems can comprise a backend system and scenario server in communication with the backend system. The backend system can comprise a planning and analysis system comprising planning and/or assessing data for one or more training missions, a common database builder comprising geographical data of a geographical region for the training mission, and a digital media replicator comprising a social media module configured to receive publically accessible data relevant to the training mission from one or more social media platforms. The scenario server is configured to receive data from each of the planning and analysis system, common database builder, and digital media replication to create the training mission. Methods in accordance with such systems are disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Visual Awareness Technologies & Consulting, Inc.Inventors: Sara Moola, Robert Michael Vaughn
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Patent number: 10173316Abstract: A marking stylus for use in automated marking systems with one of the following superabrasive components as the scribing tip: polycrystalline diamond or polycrystalline cubic boron nitride. The superabrasive may have one or more chamfers, as well as a sharp, rounded, or blunt tip. The superabrasive is preferably attached to the body of the stylus by one of the following methods: brazing, press fit, shrunk fit, clamped, casted, injection molded, or a high pressure high temperature cycle.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2016Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Wolfram Labs, Inc.Inventor: Joel Michael Vaughn
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Patent number: 10112308Abstract: A vacuum cup assembly that generates a local vacuum using a prime mover that may be an electrical motor or a solenoid. The vacuum cup may have one or more ports to remove and vent air between the cup and the atmosphere. The prime mover drives a piston or a flexible membrane, which may be a diaphragm, through one or more reciprocating cycles to generate the local vacuum. The vacuum cup assembly may be used to form a temporary attachment to a work piece, the act on the work piece, such as by moving the work piece, and then release the work piece from the vacuum cup assembly. The vacuum cup assembly disclosed herein is self-contained inasmuch as the assembly may have a power source, such as a battery, located on a housing. This makes its operation quiet and effective.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Wolfram Labs, LLCInventor: Joel Michael Vaughn
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Publication number: 20180071922Abstract: A vacuum cup assembly that generates a local vacuum using a prime mover that may be an electrical motor or a solenoid. The vacuum cup may have one or more ports to remove and vent air between the cup and the atmosphere. The prime mover drives a piston or a flexible membrane, which may be a diaphragm, through one or more reciprocating cycles to generate the local vacuum. The vacuum cup assembly may be used to form a temporary attachment to a work piece, the act on the work piece, such as by moving the work piece, and then release the work piece from the vacuum cup assembly. The vacuum cup assembly disclosed herein is self-contained inasmuch as the assembly may have a power source, such as a battery, located on a housing. This makes its operation quiet and effective.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventor: Joel Michael Vaughn
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Publication number: 20170360754Abstract: The present invention concerns pharmaceutical formulations of ARN-509, which can be administered to a mammal, in particular a human, suffering from an androgen receptor (AR)-related disease or condition, in particular cancer, more in particular prostate cancer, including but not limited to castration-resistant prostate cancer, metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer, chemotherapy-naive metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer, biochemically relapsed hormone sensitive prostate cancer, or high-risk, non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. In one aspect, these formulations comprise a solid dispersion of ARN-509 and HPMCAS. In one aspect, the solid dispersion of ARN-509 and HPMCAS is obtainable, in particular is obtained, by melt-extruding a mixture comprising ARN-509 and HPMCAS and optionally subsequently milling said melt-extruded mixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2015Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Dennis Martin Hester, Jason Michael Vaughn
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Patent number: 9833909Abstract: A vacuum cup assembly that generates a local vacuum using a prime mover that may be an electrical motor or a solenoid. The vacuum cup may have one or more ports to remove and vent air between the cup and the atmosphere. The prime mover drives a piston or a flexible membrane, which may be a diaphragm, through one or more reciprocating cycles to generate the local vacuum. The vacuum cup assembly may be used to form a temporary attachment to a work piece, the act on the work piece, such as by moving the work piece, and then release the work piece from the vacuum cup assembly. The vacuum cup assembly disclosed herein is self-contained inasmuch as the assembly may have a power source, such as a battery, located on a housing. This makes its operation quiet and effective.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Wolfram Labs, LLCInventor: Joel Michael Vaughn
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Patent number: 9551450Abstract: A pipeline pig signal includes sealing means located within a lower end of the trigger cavity of the signal which prevents pipeline debris from entering the trigger cavity. The sealing means moves between a first sealing position and a second sealing position in response to the trigger moving between a non-triggered and triggered position. The sealing means may be a polymer boot, a filter arrangement, a sliding piston arrangement, or a sliding shelf arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2016Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: TDW Delaware, Inc.Inventors: Nathan Klemm, Matt Logan, Michael Vaughn
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Publication number: 20160368298Abstract: A method of producing incorporated marks into thermoplastics and the apparatus resulting from the method. The marking material may be applied as a coating via a number of techniques, and then incorporated into the plastic via a variety of heat sources, including a laser. The incorporated coating components may have features such as color that contrasts with the color of the surrounding substrate surface material, and/or may contain environmental indicators or tracer materials. A laser may be used to heat the coating and cause the plastic structure's surface to soften, thereby permitting the components of the coating to become physically encompassed in the plastic. Surrounding coating and/or plastic may be removed using a stronger laser or other energy-application apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventor: Joel Michael Vaughn
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Publication number: 20160303463Abstract: The present invention provides a goalie blocking glove that features a non-binding front blocking board surface that incorporates a carbon fiber front layer over the ultra-high density internal foam core, for lighter weight and added protection under extreme impacts. An adjustment mechanism is also included in the blocker glove, to allow the goalie to customize the fit of the inner glove to his or her individual hand size.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: MICHAEL A. VAUGHN
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Publication number: 20160250748Abstract: A marking stylus for use in automated marking systems with one of the following superabrasive components as the scribing tip: polycrystalline diamond or polycrystalline cubic boron nitride. The superabrasive may have one or more chamfers, as well as a sharp, rounded, or blunt tip. The superabrasive is preferably attached to the body of the stylus by one of the following methods: brazing, press fit, shrunk fit, clamped, casted, injection molded, or a high pressure high temperature cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventor: Joel Michael Vaughn