Patents by Inventor Michael Leach

Michael Leach 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: 20240325174
    Abstract: A prosthetic device includes a polymer lattice structure. The lattice structure includes a first surface arranged to face toward a residual limb, a second surface arranged to face away from the residual limb, a thickness between the first and second surfaces, and a variable lattice density across the thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Charles C. POLTA, Florian Wilhelm Sebastian POSER, Vaughn Roy ANDERSON, Douglas RUSH, Michael LEACH, Vijay MORAMPUDI
  • Publication number: 20230210280
    Abstract: A towel mat comprising a fabric panel having a top, a bottom, a first end, a second end, a first side, and a second side, wherein the ends are shorter than the sides. A top pocket having a padded lining, the pocket coupled to the top of the fabric panel near the first end and extending to a predetermined shape when the pocket is filled. The pocket is inflatable and shaped to support a user in a position that is at least partially upright. The bottom of the panel comprises a waterproof barrier layer. The towel mat further comprising a weighted portion sewn to the panel. The panel has at least one corner, and wherein the weighted portion comprises a compartment in which a user may place a weighted material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Alexandra Leach, Michael leach
  • Publication number: 20220211522
    Abstract: A prosthetic device includes a polymer lattice structure. The lattice structure includes a first surface arranged to face toward a residual limb, a second surface arranged to face away from the residual limb, a thickness between the first and second surfaces, and a variable lattice density across the thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE LP
    Inventors: Charles C. POLTA, Florian Wihelm Sebastian Poser, Vaughn Roy Anderson, Douglas Rush, Michael Leach, Vijay Morampudi
  • Publication number: 20210145613
    Abstract: A prosthetic device includes a polymer lattice structure. The lattice structure includes a first surface arranged to face toward a residual limb, a second surface arranged to face away from the residual limb, a thickness between the first and second surfaces, and a variable lattice density across the thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE LP
    Inventors: Vaughn Roy ANDERSON, Florian Wilhelm Sebastian POSER, Charles C. POLTA, Douglas RUSH, Michael LEACH, Vijay MORAMPUDI
  • Patent number: 10576086
    Abstract: The present invention relates to interferon-gamma (IFN-?) inhibitors, and their utility in treating or controlling diseases that can be treated or controlled through inhibition of IFN-? production, such as Alzheimer's disease, prion diseases, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, uveitis, autoimmune skin diseases, psoriasis, Sjögren's syndrome, Crohn's disease, and type 1 diabetes mellitus. The compounds are of Formula 1, 2 3, or are solvates, tautomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH
    Inventors: Laurence Harbige, Michael Leach
  • Patent number: 10426085
    Abstract: A centrifugal fan rotor having a frame with a rotary axis and a plurality of blades on the frame at circumferentially spaced locations around the rotary axis. The plurality of blades each has a leading edge and a trailing edge radially outside of the leading edge. The plurality of blades each has circumferentially oppositely facing first and second surfaces each extending between respective leading and trailing edges. The plurality of blades each has a material bonded at the leading edge and over only a portion of the exposed surface area of one of the first and second surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Crary Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Damir Cavkusic, Ben Richard, Michael Leach, Mitchell Lee
  • Patent number: 10351799
    Abstract: A method of forming a layered candle assembly includes positioning a candle core in a form. A layer of powdered wax is loaded into the form. The powdered wax layer has an outer region and an inner region. Mechanical force is applied to compress the outer region of the powdered wax layer and form an upper interface surface that is substantially non-horizontal. The outer perimeter of the interface surface is visible to an observer in the finished candle assembly. A liquefied fuel substance is poured over the top of the powdered wax layer to form a layer of solid wax. A wick may be added to at a desirable stage in the method of forming the layered candle assembly. The powdered wax and solid wax layers may each have a color or a combination of colors and/or a scent component or a combination of scent components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Candle-Lite Company, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Leach, Gerald Andy
  • Patent number: 10130032
    Abstract: An extension assembly for a processed crop storage tank on a combine. A closure assembly for a top opening on the tank has at least one panel with one surface area that is exposed to bound a part of an exterior space above the storage space with the closure assembly open. The extension assembly has a first extension panel with a first surface with a first area and a connecting system through which the first extension panel is operatively connected to the combine. The first extension panel is changeable between a deployed position and a stored position. In the deployed position the first surface and one surface define a combined exposed surface area that is greater than the first area of the first surface. The combined surface area is exposed to confine processed crop in the exterior space with the closure assembly open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Crary Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Damir Cavkusic, Ben Richard, Michael Leach, Mitchell Lee
  • Publication number: 20180169105
    Abstract: The present invention relates to interferon-gamma (IFN-?) inhibitors, and their utility in treating or controlling diseases that can be treated or controlled through inhibition of IFN-? production, such as Alzheimer's disease, prion diseases, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, uveitis, autoimmune skin diseases, psoriasis, Sjögren's syndrome, Crohn's disease, and type 1 diabetes mellitus. The compounds are of Formula 1, 2 3, or are solvates, tautomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Laurence HARBIGE, Michael LEACH
  • Publication number: 20180163742
    Abstract: A centrifugal fan rotor having a frame with a rotary axis and a plurality of blades on the frame at circumferentially spaced locations around the rotary axis. The plurality of blades each has a leading edge and a trailing edge radially outside of the leading edge. The plurality of blades each has circumferentially oppositely facing first and second surfaces each extending between respective leading and trailing edges. The plurality of blades each has a material bonded at the leading edge and over only a portion of the exposed surface area of one of the first and second surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Damir Cavkusic, Ben Richard, Michael Leach, Mitchell Lee
  • Patent number: 9862691
    Abstract: A method of treating a disorder. The method includes administering to a subject in need thereof a compound of general formula (I): Each of A, N*, X, Y, R1, and R2 is defined herein. Also disclosed are compounds of the formula and a pharmaceutical composition containing such a compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: University of Greenwich
    Inventors: Michael Leach, Laurence Harbige, Dieter Riddall, Karl Franzmann
  • Publication number: 20170367264
    Abstract: A harvesting unit with a combine, having a user cab. A harvesting apparatus, advanced by the combine, has a frame and a harvesting assembly on the frame configured to process severed crop over a width between spaced sides of the frame. A fluid delivery system discharges pressurized fluid in discrete streams each directed to at least one of: a) facilitate severance of crop by the harvesting assembly; and b) facilitate advancement of severed crop rearwardly in relationship to the frame for further processing. A user can selectively vary at least one of: a) a volume of pressurized fluid; and b) a direction of pressurized fluid in the discrete streams. A control system has at least one actuator accessible and operable from outside of the cab through a user input to cause the at least one of the volume of pressurized fluid discharged, and direction of the pressurized fluid, in the discrete streams to be varied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Damir Cavkusic, Ben Richard, Daniel Ross, Michael Leach, Mitchell Lee
  • Patent number: 9848534
    Abstract: A harvesting unit with a combine, having a user cab. A harvesting apparatus, advanced by the combine, has a frame and a harvesting assembly on the frame configured to process severed crop over a width between spaced sides of the frame. A fluid delivery system discharges pressurized fluid in discrete streams each directed to at least one of: a) facilitate severance of crop by the harvesting assembly; and b) facilitate advancement of severed crop rearwardly in relationship to the frame for further processing. A user can selectively vary at least one of: a) a volume of pressurized fluid; and b) a direction of pressurized fluid in the discrete streams. A control system has at least one actuator accessible and operable from outside of the cab through a user input to cause the at least one of the volume of pressurized fluid discharged, and direction of the pressurized fluid, in the discrete streams to be varied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Crary Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Damir Cavkusic, Ben Richard, Daniel Ross, Michael Leach, Mitchell Lee
  • Publication number: 20170238462
    Abstract: An extension assembly for a processed crop storage tank on a combine. A closure assembly for a top opening on the tank has at least one panel with one surface area that is exposed to bound a part of an exterior space above the storage space with the closure assembly open. The extension assembly has a first extension panel with a first surface with a first area and a connecting system through which the first extension panel is operatively connected to the combine. The first extension panel is changeable between a deployed position and a stored position. In the deployed position the first surface and one surface define a combined exposed surface area that is greater than the first area of the first surface. The combined surface area is exposed to confine processed crop in the exterior space with the closure assembly open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Damir Cavkusic, Ben Richard, Michael Leach, Mitchell Lee
  • Publication number: 20170218300
    Abstract: A method of forming a layered candle assembly includes positioning a candle core in a form. A layer of powdered wax is loaded into the form. The powdered wax layer has an outer region and an inner region. Mechanical force is applied to compress the outer region of the powdered wax layer and form an upper interface surface that is substantially non-horizontal. The outer perimeter of the interface surface is visible to an observer in the finished candle assembly. A liquefied fuel substance is poured over the top of the powdered wax layer to form a layer of solid wax. A wick may be added to at a desirable stage in the method of forming the layered candle assembly. The powdered wax and solid wax layers may each have a color or a combination of colors and/or a scent component or a combination of scent components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Leach, Gerald Andy
  • Patent number: 9663745
    Abstract: A method of forming a layered candle assembly includes positioning a candle core in a form. A layer of powdered wax is loaded into the form. The powdered wax layer has an outer region and an inner region. Mechanical force is applied to compress the outer region of the powdered wax layer and form an upper interface surface that is substantially non-horizontal. The outer perimeter of the interface surface is visible to an observer in the finished candle assembly. A liquefied fuel substance is poured over the top of the powdered wax layer to form a layer of solid wax. A wick may be added to at a desirable stage in the method of forming the layered candle assembly. The powdered wax and solid wax layers may each have a color or a combination of colors and/or a scent component or a combination of scent components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Candle-Lite Company, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Leach, Gerald Andy
  • Publication number: 20160311784
    Abstract: A method of treating a disorder. The method includes administering to a subject in need thereof a compound of general formula (I): Each of A, N*, X, Y, R1, and R2 is defined herein. Also disclosed are compounds of the formula and a pharmaceutical composition containing such a compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Applicant: University of Greenwich
    Inventors: Michael LEACH, Laurence HARBIGE, Dieter RIDDALL, Karl FRANZMANN
  • Patent number: 9422253
    Abstract: A method of treating a disorder such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, glaucoma and uveitis, cerebral traumas and cerebral ischaemias, stroke, head injury, spinal cord injury, surgical trauma, neurodegenerative disorders, motorneurone disease, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, chronic inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, migraine, bipolar disorder, mood, anxiety and cognitive disorders, schizophrenia, or trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias. The method includes administering to a subject in need thereof substituted 1,2,4-triazine compounds of formula (I): Each of A, N*, X, Y, Z, R1, and R2 is defined herein. Also disclosed are compounds of the formula and a pharmaceutical composition containing such a compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH
    Inventors: Michael Leach, Laurence Harbige, Dieter Riddall, Karl Franzmann
  • Patent number: 9366673
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for eliciting an immune response against Porphyromonas gingivalis. The compositions and methods relate to P. gingivalis polypeptides and fragments and variants thereof and the corresponding polynucleotides which are useful in the diagnosis, prevention and therapy of P. gingivalis infections (e.g. periodontitis). Antibodies against the polypeptides and compositions and methods including these antibodies are also disclosed. The disclosure also describes methods for the detection, prevention and treatment of P. gingivalis infection (e.g. periodontitis).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Sanofi Pasteur Limited
    Inventors: Jacqueline McCluskey, Robert Charlebois, Laurence Quemeneur, Jeremy Yethon, Michael Leach
  • Patent number: 9000155
    Abstract: The present invention relates to triazine compounds having sodium channel blocking properties, and to use of the compounds for preparation of medicaments for treatment of associated disorders. The compounds are of formula I: in which R1 is a halo-alkyl group and A is an optionally substituted aromatic heterocyclic or carbocyclic ring system, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: University Of Greenwich
    Inventors: Michael Leach, Karl Franzmann, Dieter Riddall, Laurence Harbige