Patents by Inventor Michael Nicholls
Michael Nicholls 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: 20230039076Abstract: The present invention relates to conjugation-competent albumins and albumin-related polypeptides, and their conjugates with at least one moiety, and to polynucleotides encoding them.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Karen Ann Delahay, Christopher John Arthur Finnis, Karl Michael Nicholls
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Patent number: 11272794Abstract: The present invention relates to a display cabinet (1) having an open face; an air circulation system comprising: an air inlet (9) located adjacent to a perimeter of the open front face; an air outlet (7) located adjacent to the perimeter of the open front face opposite the air inlet (9), and configured to blow air across the open front face toward the air inlet (9); an air conduit (11, 17) for conveying air from the air inlet (9) to the air outlet (7); and an air pump configured to draw air from the air inlet (9), move the air thus drawn through the air conduit (11, 17) to the air outlet (7); and at least one shelf (3) disposed within the display cabinet (1); wherein the air conduit (11, 17) is arranged such that at least a portion (19) of the air from the air inlet (9) follows a path that passes out from a wall of the display cabinet (1) through the at least one shelf (3), and back through said at least one shelf (3) to the wall of the display cabinet (1), before being passed to the air outlet (7).Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2017Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Vertical Cabinet Company Ltd.Inventor: Michael Nicholls
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Publication number: 20210070839Abstract: The present invention relates to conjugation-competent albumins and albumin-related polypeptides, and their conjugates with at least one moiety, and to polynucleotides encoding them.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Karen Ann Delahay, Christopher John Arthur Finnis, Karl Michael Nicholls
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Patent number: 10633428Abstract: The present invention relates to conjugation-competent albumins and albumin-related polypeptides, and their conjugates with at least one moiety, and to polynucleotides encoding them.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: ALBUMEDIX LTDInventors: Karen Ann Delahay, Christopher John Arthur Finnis, Karl Michael Nicholls
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Publication number: 20190281997Abstract: The present invention relates to a display cabinet (1) having an open face; an air circulation system comprising: an air inlet (9) located adjacent to a perimeter of the open front face; an air outlet (7) located adjacent to the perimeter of the open front face opposite the air inlet (9), and configured to blow air across the open front face toward the air inlet (9); an air conduit (11, 17) for conveying air from the air inlet (9) to the air outlet (7); and an air pump configured to draw air from the air inlet (9), move the air thus drawn through the air conduit (11, 17) to the air outlet (7); and at least one shelf (3) disposed within the display cabinet (1); wherein the air conduit (11, 17) is arranged such that at least a portion (19) of the air from the air inlet (9) follows a path that passes out from a wall of the display cabinet (1) through the at least one shelf (3), and back through said at least one shelf (3) to the wall of the display cabinet (1), before being passed to the air outlet (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2017Publication date: September 19, 2019Applicant: Vertical Cabinet Company LtdInventor: Michael Nicholls
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Publication number: 20180290817Abstract: A tank for transporting, storing, and dispensing viscous materials is disclosed having a cylindrical body, and spherical ends. The tank further comprises an ellipsoidal follower device used to force the viscous material through the tank, the follower device having an upper half, and lower half, and a centerline. A plurality of stabilizing fins are rigidly connected to the ellipsoidal follower device at the centerline and extending axially along the tank's inner wall, the stabilizing fins disposed between a periphery of the ellipsoidal follower device and an inner wall of the cylindrical body. The fins serve as an anti-tipping device to maintain the follower in the proper orientation even upon rested in a horizontal position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Eric A. Williams, Michael Nicholls
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Publication number: 20180265568Abstract: The present invention relates to conjugation-competent albumins and albumin-related polypeptides, and their conjugates with at least one moiety, and to polynucleotides encoding them.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Karen Ann Delahay, Christopher John Arthur Finnis, Karl Michael Nicholls
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Patent number: 8444235Abstract: A storage system is provided comprising a rail mounted to a surface. A cabinet is supported on said rail. At least one engagement member engages the rail to suspend the cabinet from the rail. The cabinet is supported at an angle relative to the surface. An adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the position of the engagement member relative to the rail for adjusting the angle. A method of mounting a cabinet on a surface is also provided comprising mounting a rail having a flange on a surface. A cabinet as described herein is suspended from the rail by the engagement member. The adjustment mechanism is moved towards or away from the surface to adjust the angle of the cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2008Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Michael J. Gmerek, David McNamara, Joseph Musser, Michael Nicholls, Zach Utz, Robert J. Warner, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090152217Abstract: A storage system is provided comprising a rail mounted to a surface. A cabinet is supported on said rail. At least one engagement member engages the rail to suspend the cabinet from the rail. The cabinet is supported at an angle relative to the surface. An adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the position of the engagement member relative to the rail for adjusting the angle. A method of mounting a cabinet on a surface is also provided comprising mounting a rail having a flange on a surface. A cabinet as described herein is suspended from the rail by the engagement member. The adjustment mechanism is moved towards or away from the surface to adjust the angle of the cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: RUBBERMAID, INC.Inventors: Michael J. Gmerek, David McNamara, Joseph Musser, Michael Nicholls, Zach Utz, Robert J. Warner, JR.
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Publication number: 20080252190Abstract: A storage system comprises a base unit, one or more self supports, a drawer assembly, and one or sore stops. The base unit includes a pair of opposing sidewalls. The one or more shelf supports are adapted to be removably carried by the opposing sidewalls to define one or more storage locations. The drawer assembly includes a base shelf and a drawer slidably carried by the base shelf. The base shelf is configured to be removably supported on the shelf supports within the one or more storage locations. The one or more stops are adapted to be removably carried by the opposing sidewalls opposite the base shelf from the shelf supports. Thus, the stops retain the base shelf in engagement with the shelf supports even when the drawer is loaded and pulled partially out of the base unit during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventors: Zachary Utz, Michael Nicholls, Joseph Yankello, Anthony Marchetta, Rob Warner
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Publication number: 20070292966Abstract: A means of measuring and monitoring skeletal growth rate using a plasma analyte, amino-terminal C-type natriuretic peptide (NT-CNP). Plasma NT-CNP concentrations reflect the potential for further growth of the immature skeleton. Measurement of plasma NT-CNP in a subject, when related to the mean of an appropriate age and gender matched set of control subjects, provides an index of the severity of a growth disorder not otherwise available and facilitates diagnosis in children with undetected osteo-chondrodysplasias or other intrinsic disorders of the growth plate. The invention also provides a means of detecting and monitoring potentially harmful effects of drugs and other factors on skeletal growth long before they are evident using current methods in clinical practice.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2004Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: University of OtagoInventors: Timothy Prickett, Eric Espiner, Arthur Richards, Timothy Yandle, Michael Nicholls
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Publication number: 20050154674Abstract: A system for dynamic currency conversion is provided. The system includes a bank identifier system determining whether currency conversion is available for a card-issuing bank of a presented card, such as by comparing a bank identifier from the card with a list or table of participating banks. An exchange rate system determines whether an exchange rate has expired, such as an exchange rate associated with the foreign currency of the card-issuing bank. The card holder is presented with an option for selecting a foreign currency transaction after it is determined that currency conversion is available for the card-issuing bank and that the exchange rate has not expired, such that the card holder does not need to see such information unless foreign currency processing is available.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2004Publication date: July 14, 2005Inventors: Michael Nicholls, Lester Maragh, Joan DeTemple, Rosemary Thomas, Zunoraine Holmes, George Wilcox, Keeley Sapienza, Lubna Shad
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Patent number: 5582656Abstract: A duplex stainless steel alloy has been provided which contains in % by weight:--C max. 0.05--Si max. 0.8--Mn 0.3-4--Cr 28-35--Ni 3-10--Mo 1.0-4.0--N 0.2-0.6--Cu max. 1.0--W max. 2.0--S max 0.010--Ce 0-0.2the remainder being Fe and normally occurring impurities and additives. The ferrite content is 30-70% by volume, balance austenite. The steel alloy is very suitable in the environments that exist at the production of urea, in which it may advantageously replace the austenitic steels used so far.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 1994Date of Patent: December 10, 1996Assignee: Sandvik ABInventors: Pasi Kangas, Bertil Walden, Goran Berglund, Michael Nicholls