Patents by Inventor Michael E. Barrett
Michael E. 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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Patent number: 11965015Abstract: IL-7R??c binding compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the IL-7R??c binding compounds are disclosed. IL-7R??c bonding compounds can act as IL-7R agonists and are useful in treating cancer, viral diseases, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory diseases.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2023Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Medikine, Inc.Inventors: William J. Dower, Michael C. Needels, Ronald W. Barrett, Alice V. Bakker, Steven E. Cwirla
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Publication number: 20240100159Abstract: The use of IL-7R??c agonist peptides in cell manufacturing is disclosed. The IL-7R??c agonist peptides can facilitate the selective growth of immune cell populations. Culture media comprising the IL-7R??c agonist peptides, methods of expanding a target immune cell population, and methods of manufacturing a target immune cell population are disclosed. The enriched immune cell populations can be used in immunotherapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: WILLIAM J. DOWER, MICHAEL C. NEEDELS, RONALD W. BARRETT, ALICE V. BAKKER, STEVEN E. CWIRLA, SUNIL BAJAD, INKYUNG PARK
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Publication number: 20240101959Abstract: The use of IL-2R??c agonist peptides in cell manufacturing is disclosed. The IL-2R??c agonist peptides can facilitate the selective growth of immune cell populations. Culture media comprising the IL-2R??c agonist peptides, methods of expanding a target immune cell population, and methods of manufacturing a target immune cell population are disclosed. The enriched immune cell populations can be used in immunotherapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: WILLIAM J. DOWER, MICHAEL C. NEEDELS, RONALD W. BARRETT, ALICE V. BAKKER, STEVEN E. CWIRLA, SUNIL BAJAD, INKYUNG PARK
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Patent number: 7917497Abstract: An enhanced natural language information retrieval technique tokenizes an incoming query, comparing the tokenized representation against a collection of query templates. Query templates include a first portion having one or more query patterns representative of a query and in a form suitable for matching the tokenized representation of an incoming query. Query templates also include one or more information retrieval commands that are designed to return information relevant to those query patterns in its first portion. The enhanced natural language information retrieval technique selects those query templates that are determined to be most relevant to the incoming query (via its tokenized representation) and initiates one or more information retrieval commands associated with the selected query templates.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2008Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: IAC Search & Media, Inc.Inventors: Tom Harrison, Michael E. Barrett, Swarup Reddi, John Lowe, Gary Chevsky
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Patent number: 7565367Abstract: A method of organizing information in which the search activities of previous users is monitored and such activity is used to organize information for future users. The user activities are monitored from a time and use based perspective to insure more relevant results can be provided in response to a user's search for information.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2002Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: IAC Search & Media, Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Barrett, Alan Levin
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Publication number: 20080263019Abstract: An enhanced natural language information retrieval technique tokenizes an incoming query, comparing the tokenized representation against a collection of query templates. Query templates include a first portion having one or more query patterns representative of a query and in a form suitable for matching the tokenized representation of an incoming query. Query templates also include one or more information retrieval commands that are designed to return information relevant to those query patterns in its first portion. The enhanced natural language information retrieval technique selects those query templates that are determined to be most relevant to the incoming query (via its tokenized representation) and initiates one or more information retrieval commands associated with the selected query templates.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: IAC Search & Media, Inc.Inventors: Tom Harrison, Michael E. Barrett, Swarup Reddi, John Lowe, Gary Chevsky
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Patent number: 7403938Abstract: An enhanced natural language information retrieval technique tokenizes an incoming query, comparing the tokenized representation against a collection of query templates. Query templates include a first portion having one or more query patterns representative of a query and in a form suitable for matching the tokenized representation of an incoming query. Query templates also include one or more information retrieval commands that are designed to return information relevant to those query patterns in its first portion. The enhanced natural language information retrieval technique selects those query templates that are determined to be most relevant to the incoming query (via its tokenized representation) and initiates one or more information retrieval commands associated with the selected query templates.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2002Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: IAC Search & Media, Inc.Inventors: Tom Harrison, Michael E. Barrett, Swarup Reddi, John Lowe, Gary Chevsky
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Publication number: 20030135490Abstract: A method of organizing information in which the search activities of previous users is monitored and such activity is used to organize information for future users. The user activities are monitored from a time and use based perspective to insure more relevant results can be provided in response to a user's search for information.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventors: Michael E. Barrett, Alan Levin
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Patent number: 6581780Abstract: A system for controlling the operation of an item of equipment for processing materials to produce a product which includes aggregate materials of various particle sizes in a predetermined weight ratio includes a sampling device for obtaining a sample of the product from a predetermined location and a gradation assembly. The gradation assembly includes a plurality of gradation screens and a weighing pan for measuring the weight of aggregate material. The gradation screens are supported by a frame in a generally horizontal attitude in a stacked arrangement, so that each screen in the stack has screen openings that are smaller than those of the screen immediately above it in the stack. The assembly also includes a vibrator for vibrating the screens and a mechanism for sequentially depositing the aggregate material that is retained on each screen or that passes through all of the screens in the weighing pan.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2001Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: AI Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Herbert E. Jakob, Michael E. Barrett, Gary P. Heeszel, David F. Peaks
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Patent number: 6575303Abstract: A system for controlling the operation of a first item of equipment for processing materials in connection with the production of a product which includes aggregate materials and a volatile component includes an oven, a gradation assembly having a plurality of screens, and a mechanism for transporting aggregate materials from the oven to the gradation assembly. The system also includes a mechanism for controlling the operation of an item of equipment if one or more of the ratios of the weight of the aggregate materials that are retained on any of the screens or that pass through all of the screens to the total weight of the aggregate materials fails to meet a predetermined standard. A preferred embodiment of the system also includes a mechanism for controlling the operation of a second item of equipment for combining asphalt cement and aggregate materials if the ratio of the weight of the asphalt cement in a sample of the product to the total weight of the sample fails to meet a predetermined standard.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2001Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: AI Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: J. Donald Brock, Herbert E. Jakob, Michael E. Barrett, R. Ronald Collins, Gary P. Heeszel, David F. Peaks
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Publication number: 20030069880Abstract: An enhanced natural language information retrieval technique tokenizes an incoming query, comparing the tokenized representation against a collection of query templates. Query templates include a first portion having one or more query patterns representative of a query and in a form suitable for matching the tokenized representation of an incoming query. Query templates also include one or more information retrieval commands that are designed to return information relevant to those query patterns in its first portion. The enhanced natural language information retrieval technique selects those query templates that are determined to be most relevant to the incoming query (via its tokenized representation) and initiates one or more information retrieval commands associated with the selected query templates.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2002Publication date: April 10, 2003Applicant: Ask Jeeves, Inc.Inventors: Tom Harrison, Michael E. Barrett, Swarup Reddi, John Lowe, Gary Chevsky
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Patent number: 6318193Abstract: A sample collector for aggregate material is provided. The collector includes a support frame having a first end and a second end. A pair of guide plates are attached to the first end of the support frame. These guide plates are spaced apart so as to define a collection space therebetween. At least one of the guide plates is provided with a track that extends generally along the periphery of the collection space. A flexible closing plate is disposed between the guide plates and is adapted for sliding engagement with the track, so that the closing plate may be moved between an open position which exposes the collection space and a closed position which encloses the collection space. A mechanism is also provided for sliding the closing plate between the open position and the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2000Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Assignee: Pavement Technology, Inc.Inventors: J. Donald Brock, R. Ronald Collins, Michael E. Barrett
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Patent number: 5277393Abstract: A shelf-supporting assembly is provided with a vertical standard having a front and back portion, a shelf bracket extending outwardly from the vertical standard, a flange at a base portion of the shelf bracket extending inwardly in parallel with the front portion of the vertical standard, hook-shaped projection extending from the flange, spaced members defining gaps therebetween connecting the front portion of the vertical standard to the back portion, with the hook-shaped projections projecting through the gap defined between the spaced members, removably and supportably attaching the shelf bracket to the vertical standard.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1992Date of Patent: January 11, 1994Assignee: McCalla/Lackey CorporationInventors: Roy C. Nicholson, Michael E. Barrett, Steven R. Burns, Robert W. Lackey
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Patent number: 5135194Abstract: A wall mounting system wherein a single horizontal rail is attached to a wall structure and suspended components are supported by an undercut forming a cleat on the top of the rail. The supported structures may be cabinets, vertical rails supporting shelving brackets mounted so as to eliminate the view of the mounting system from a frontal observation, a novel insert is provided to aid in suspending members from the horizontal rail.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 1990Date of Patent: August 4, 1992Assignee: McCalla/Lackey CorporationInventors: Thomas C. Laughon, Roy V. Nicholson, Michael E. Barrett, Robert C. Beckmann
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Patent number: 5022618Abstract: A mailbox support apparatus having a mailbox mounting plate attached to a hollow post member includes a ground mount stake driving into the ground and received within the hollow post member.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 1990Date of Patent: June 11, 1991Assignee: McCalla/Lackey Products CorporationInventors: Michael E. Barrett, Thomas C. Laughon, Roy V. Nicholson
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Patent number: 4928913Abstract: A wall mounting system wherein a single horizontal rail is attached to a wall structure and suspended components are supported by an undercut forming a cleat on the top of the rail. The supported structures may be cabinets, vertical rails supporting shelving brackets mounted so as to eliminate the view of the mounting system from a frontal observation, a novel insert is provided to aid in suspending members from the horizontal rail.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1989Date of Patent: May 29, 1990Assignee: McCalla/Lackey Products CorporationInventors: Thomas C. Laughon, Roy V. Nicholson, Michael E. Barrett, Robert C. Beckmann
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Patent number: 4700481Abstract: A cutter head assembly for a power planer in which cutting blades are arranged on an arbor in engagement with eccentric heads of blade locating elements journaled in the arbor and in which clamping plates for securing the blades in adjusted position constrain the blade locating elements on the arbor.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1986Date of Patent: October 20, 1987Assignee: The Singer CompanyInventor: Michael E. Barrett
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Patent number: 4601477Abstract: A clamp for a reciprocatory tool blade is disclosed having a spring loaded roller constrained in an inclined blade accommodating cavity which so effectively forces the roller into clamping relation against a tool blade shank that no special blade shank configuration is required and manual shift of the roller against the spring load provides for ready removal of the tool blade.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1985Date of Patent: July 22, 1986Assignee: The Singer CompanyInventors: Michael E. Barrett, Chris Johnson
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Patent number: 4510404Abstract: An electronic control board implemented by a printed circuit board is supported on a flexible lens or bezel which may be flexed to allow insertion, so as to be retained. The edges of the bezel are received in the interior periphery of an opening in a support housing, which opening is closed off by the bezel and by a cap which retains the exposed periphery of the bezel in its interior portion. Lugs may extend from the support housing and the cap against the printed circuit board to provide better support. The entire assembly is maintained unitary and retained to a power tool by fastening means such as screws extending therethrough and into the power tool.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1983Date of Patent: April 9, 1985Assignee: The Singer CompanyInventors: Michael E. Barrett, Randy G. Koon, Thomas C. Laughon
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Patent number: D281218Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 1983Date of Patent: November 5, 1985Assignee: The Singer CompanyInventors: Michael E. Barrett, Randy G. Koon, Thomas C. Laughon