Patents by Inventor Michael Draper

Michael Draper 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: 20230151546
    Abstract: A wear element is disclosed for contacting a roll surface in a papermaking machine. The wear element includes a renewable, sustainable, eco-friendly, bio-derived resin matrix and renewable, sustainable, eco-friendly, natural reinforcement fibres.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Dr. Michael Draper, Ka Lun To
  • Patent number: 11459701
    Abstract: A wear element is disclosed that includes at least two layers of a structural material and at least one layer of a non-solid metal material, wherein the non-solid metal material includes a non-homogenous edge for contacting a roll surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Kadant Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Draper, Royal Gauvin
  • Patent number: 11319117
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for aerating a beverage, such a wine, whilst being poured from a bottle. The present invention also relates to a bottle including a device and a method of bottling a beverage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: ORORA PACKAGING AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
    Inventors: Mike Spyropoulos, Niall Dudman, Michael Draper, Matthew Weichard, Andrew Bousejean
  • Publication number: 20210400981
    Abstract: Antimicrobial aqueous ozone compositions and methods of use thereof are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
    Inventors: James E. Talmadge, Michael Draper, Holly Britton, Andrew M. Worlie, Evan D. Marlow
  • Publication number: 20210316329
    Abstract: A doctor blade is disclosed that includes a blade surface and at least one shaped feature that is formed of a polymeric material and is provided to assist in maintaining the doctor blade with a doctor blade holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Michael DRAPER, Kevin CALLUS, Robert LUCAS
  • Publication number: 20210187917
    Abstract: A chemical and flame retardant fabric seam tape that includes at least first and second polymer film layers, the first polymeric film layer comprising a single layer polymer film of poly (vinyl chloride), and the second polymer film layer comprises poly (vinyl chloride); and a co-extruded polymer film comprising an ethylene vinyl alcohol layer, disposed between the first polymeric film and the second polymeric film; and wherein the bonded areas have been formed by thermal bonding using heat and pressure and a polyurethane adhesive disposed between the first polymer film layer and the co-extruded polymer film and a flame-retardant polyurethane adhesive disposed between the second polymer film layer and the co-extruded polymer film layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Zhimin ZHU, Michael DRAPER, Jing LIU
  • Publication number: 20190301098
    Abstract: A wear element is disclosed that includes at least two layers of a structural material and at least one layer of a non-solid metal material, wherein the non-solid metal material includes a non-homogenous edge for contacting a roll surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Michael DRAPER, Royal GAUVIN
  • Patent number: 10190258
    Abstract: A planar element is disclosed for use in a papermaking system. The planar element is suitable for use as a doctor blade or a top plate and includes a three-dimensional composite structure including elongated elements extending in at least three orthogonal directions, and a resin in which the three-dimensional composite structure is embedded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Kadant Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Draper, Mohan Jayaraman, Ka Lun Tu
  • Publication number: 20180339813
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for aerating a beverage, such a wine, whilst being poured from a bottle. The present invention also relates to a bottle including a device and a method of bottling a beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Mike SPYROPOULOS, Niall DUDMAN, Michael DRAPER, Matthew WEICHARD, Andrew BOUSEJEAN
  • Publication number: 20170044719
    Abstract: A planar element is disclosed for use in a papermaking system. The planar element is suitable for use as a doctor blade or a top plate and includes a three-dimensional composite structure including elongated elements extending in at least three orthogonal directions, and a resin in which the three-dimensional composite structure is embedded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Michael DRAPER, Mohan JAYARAMAN, Ka Lun TU
  • Patent number: 9089736
    Abstract: A system and process that selectively provides lifting assistance during the concentric phase and possibly during the eccentric phase during lifting of weights for rehabilitation or training, the system being programmable to provide a variety of exercise programs dedicated to a particular user, and the system monitoring the progress of the user during the exercise to selectively respond to certain trigger conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: XCENTRIC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Draper, Johnnie Paulus
  • Publication number: 20140274566
    Abstract: A system and process that selectively provides lifting assistance during the concentric phase and possibly during the eccentric phase during lifting of weights for rehabilitation or training, the system being programmable to provide a variety of exercise programs dedicated to a particular user, and the system monitoring the progress of the user during the exercise to selectively respond to certain trigger conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Draper, Johnnie Paulus
  • Publication number: 20120245130
    Abstract: A method for modulating RNA with tetracycline compounds is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart B. Levy, Michael Draper, Mark L. Nelson, Graham Jones
  • Patent number: 8173624
    Abstract: A method for modulating RNA with tetracycline compounds is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart B. Levy, Michael Draper, Mark L. Nelson, Graham Jones
  • Publication number: 20120101071
    Abstract: This invention provides a method for treating or preventing malaria in a subject. The method includes administering to the subject an effective amount of a substituted tetracycline compound, such that malaria is treated or prevented. In one aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions which include an effective amount of a tetracycline compound to treat malaria in a subject and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The substituted tetracycline compounds of the invention can be used to in combination with one or more anti-malarial compounds or can be used to treat or prevent malaria which is resistant to one or more other anti-malarial compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael DRAPER, Mark L. NELSON
  • Patent number: 8088820
    Abstract: This invention provides a method for treating or preventing malaria in a subject. The method includes administering to the subject an effective amount of a substituted tetracycline compound, such that malaria is treated or prevented. In one aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions which include an effective amount of a tetracycline compound to treat malaria in a subject and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The substituted tetracycline compounds of the invention can be used to in combination with one or more anti-malarial compounds or can be used to treat or prevent malaria which is resistant to one or more other anti-malarial compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Draper, Mark L. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20110245501
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted tetracycline compounds and related methods for increasing the antifungal activity of an antifungal agent. The methods include administering to a subject an effective amount of a substituted tetracycline compound in combination with an antifungal agent such that the subject is treated for the fungal associated disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Draper, Mark L. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20110207706
    Abstract: Methods for using tetracycline compounds for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Berniac, Todd Bowser, Michael Draper, Stuart B. Levy, Mark L. Nelson
  • Patent number: 7960366
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating for the synergistic treatment of fungal associated disorders are discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Draper, Mark L. Nelson
  • Patent number: 7935687
    Abstract: Methods for using tetracycline compounds for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Berniac, Todd Bowser, Michael Draper, Stuart B. Levy, Mark L. Nelson