Patents by Inventor Michael Nobles
Michael Nobles 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: 20160361193Abstract: The present invention relates to an inserter for an intrauterine system comprising a handle (3), and an insertion tube (6) having a first end and a second end, and being arranged in connection with the handle. The inserter is characterized in that the first end of the insertion tube (6) comprises at least one frame slot for receiving a frame of the intrauterine system. The invention also relates to a kit comprising an inserter according to the present invention and an intrauterine system, wherein the intrauterine system (1) comprises a therapeutic component (1b) and a continuous, closed frame (1a), the therapeutic component (1b) being connected to the frame (1a) at least one point, and therapeutic component (1b) of the intrauterine system (1) is at least mainly arranged inside the first end of the insertion tube (6) and the frame (1a) of the intrauterine system (1) is at least mainly arranged outside the first end of the insertion tube (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: Bayer OyInventors: Heikki LYYTIKÄINEN, Ilkka JUTILA, Ulla Calvo ALONSO, Harri JUKARAINEN, Taina TRÄDER, Andrew MACLEOD, Michael NOBLE, David WHITAKER
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Publication number: 20160354854Abstract: Systems and methods for weld distortion reduction via a dynamically controlled heat source are disclosed. One system includes a welding apparatus comprising a sensor, a first heat source, and a second heat source. The system may further include a processor and a memory bearing instructions that, upon execution by the processor, cause the system at least to: receive data relating to a weld of a first part to a second part performed by the first heat source, the data comprising at least data from the sensor; generate, based at least on the data from the sensor, a simulation of the weld; determine, based at least on the simulation of the weld, a simulated distortion in at least one of the first part and the second part; determine, based at least on the determined simulated distortion, a heat source application intended to counter a distortion represented by the simulated distortion; and generate a directive to implement, by the second heat source, the heat source application.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2015Publication date: December 8, 2016Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Huijun Wang, Michael Noble, Nien Lee, Howard Ludewig, Donald Stickel
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Patent number: 9452082Abstract: The present invention relates to an inserter for an intrauterine system comprising a handle (3), and an insertion tube (6) having a first end and a second end, and being arranged in connection with the handle. The inserter is characterized in that the first end of the insertion tube (6) comprises at least one frame slot for receiving a frame of the intrauterine system. The invention also relates to a kit comprising an inserter according to the present invention and an intrauterine system, wherein the intrauterine system (1) comprises a therapeutic component (1b) and a continuous, closed frame (1a), the therapeutic component (1b) being connected to the frame (1a) at least one point, and therapeutic component (1b) of the intrauterine system (1) is at least mainly arranged inside the first end of the insertion tube (6) and the frame (1a) of the intrauterine system (1) is at least mainly arranged outside the first end of the insertion tube (6).Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Bayer OyInventors: Heikki Lyytikäinen, Ilkka Jutila, Ulla Calvo Alonso, Harri Jukarainen, Taina Träder, Andrew Macleod, Michael Noble, David Whitaker
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Publication number: 20160252477Abstract: A method and device are provided for measuring a level of a clinically relevant analyte (such as glucose) in a fluid (such as blood). The device includes a flow path for conducting said fluid through the device; a detection chamber arranged on said flow path; and detector means arranged to detect analyte levels in the fluid in said chamber, wherein: said detection chamber contains a predetermined amount of an analyte such that that analyte mixes with fluid in the detection chamber to form, at the detector means, a calibration sample of the fluid at a time after the arrival of the fluid in said detection chamber, and said detector means is arranged to detect a first analyte level of an unadulterated sample of the fluid at a first time which is before the formation of said calibration sample and to detect a second analyte level of said calibration sample at a second time which is after the formation of said calibration sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Michael NOBLE, Craig NELSON, Mark HUMPHRIES, Carys LLOYD, David EDINGTON, John RIPPETH
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Publication number: 20150247862Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible format for diagnostic tests that is applicable to measuring a wide range of properties of fluids, particularly physiological fluids, by creating a concentration gradient of an indicator in the sample under analysis and measuring a flux of the indicator through the sample which is used to determine a property of the sample. Aspects of the invention include a method of testing a property of a physiological fluid in a portable test device, a portable test device and a kit including a portable test device and a processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2013Publication date: September 3, 2015Inventors: Michael Noble, Simon Kew, David Edington, John Rippeth, Mark Humphries
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Publication number: 20150114402Abstract: The present invention relates to an inserter for an intrauterine system, comprising a handle (3) having a longitudinal opening (8) at its first end, said opening (8) having a longitudinal axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the inserter, a first end (8a) and a second end (8b), a movable slider (5) arranged in said longitudinal opening (8) and having a first end (5a) and a second end (5b), a plunger (2) attached to the handle (3) and having a longitudinal axis, and an insertion tube (6) having a first end, a second end and a longitudinal axis essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the plunger (2), the insertion tube (6) being, along said longitudinal axis, movably arranged around the plunger (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2015Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Heike Lyyikainen, Iikka Jutila, Calvo Alonson, Harri Jukarainen, Taina Tjader, Andrew Macleod, Michael Noble, David Whitaker
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Publication number: 20150051481Abstract: The present invention relates to novel intrauterine systems and to methods for manufacturing these systems. An intrauterine system according to the invention comprises a reservoir and a continuous, closed and flexible frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Applicant: Bayer OYInventors: Pirjo KORTESUO, Ulla Calvo-Alonso, Pirjo Inki, Harri Jukarainen, Ilkka Jutila, Juha Lehtinen, Eeva Lukkari-Lax, Heikki Lyytikäinen, Joachim Moede, Hannu Nikander, Pirjo Sallinen, Taina Tjäder, Andrew Macleod, Michael Noble, David Whitaker
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Patent number: 8836203Abstract: A transducer useful for medical imaging ultrasonic transducers comprises a front impedance matching layer, a piezoelectric array, and a rear layer. The front impedance matching layer may include a return connection region electrically coupled to a distal end of the piezoelectric array and a front metal layer with a return signal portion for routing the return signal from the distal end of the transducer to a flex circuit of the rear layer at a proximal end of the transducer. In an embodiment, the rear layer may include a return connection region that is electrically coupled to the piezoelectric array at a distal end of the transducer and also electrically coupled to the signal return lines of a flex circuit at the distal end of the transducer.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Measurement Specialties, Inc.Inventors: Brent Michael Nobles, Minoru Toda, Mitchell L. Thompson, Edward P. Harhen
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Publication number: 20140076328Abstract: The present invention relates to an inserter for an intrauterine system comprising a handle (3), and an insertion tube (6) having a first end and a second end, and being arranged in connection with the handle. The inserter is characterized in that the first end of the insertion tube (6) comprises at least one frame slot for receiving a frame of the intrauterine system. The invention also relates to a kit comprising an inserter according to the present invention and an intrauterine system, wherein the intrauterine system (1) comprises a therapeutic component (1b) and a continuous, closed frame (1a), the therapeutic component (1b) being connected to the frame (1a) at least one point, and therapeutic component (1b) of the intrauterine system (1) is at least mainly arranged inside the first end of the insertion tube (6) and the frame (1a) of the intrauterine system (1) is at least mainly arranged outside the first end of the insertion tube (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Bayer OyInventors: Heikki Lyytikäinen, Ilkka Jutila, Ulla Calvo Alonso, Harri Jukarainen, Taina Träder, Andrew Macleod, Michael Noble, David Whitaker
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Publication number: 20140021207Abstract: A temperature controlled beverage caddy may be configured for organizing, transporting and serving a plurality of beverage containers containing a plurality of beverages to a customer. The caddy may include a base tray holding the plurality of beverage containers containing the plurality of beverages, a temperature pack placed within the base tray, a cover attached to the temperature pack by way of a spacer and/or a plurality of markers positioned on a top surface of the base tray to identify the plurality of beverages. The base tray, the temperature pack and the cover may be arranged in a way to provide a unified structure to the caddy so as to allow the customer to easily access the plurality of beverages in a temperature controlled condition. The unified structure allows the caddy to be easily organized, stored and carried by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventors: Charles Michael Noble, JR., Christopher Matthew Noble
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Publication number: 20130257226Abstract: A transducer useful for medical imaging ultrasonic transducers comprises a front impedance matching layer, a piezoelectric array, and a rear layer. The front impedance matching layer may include a return connection region electrically coupled to a distal end of the piezoelectric array and a front metal layer with a return signal portion for routing the return signal from the distal end of the transducer to a flex circuit of the rear layer at a proximal end of the transducer. In an embodiment, the rear layer may include a return connection region that is electrically coupled to the piezoelectric array at a distal end of the transducer and also electrically coupled to the signal return lines of a flex circuit at the distal end of the transducer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: MEASUREMENT SPECIALTIES, INC.Inventors: Brent Michael Nobles, Minoru Toda, Mitchell L. Thompson, Edward P. Harhen
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Publication number: 20130112573Abstract: A method and device are provided for measuring a level of a clinically relevant analyte (such as glucose) in a fluid (such as blood). The device includes a flow path for conducting said fluid through the device; a detection chamber arranged on said flow path; and detector means arranged to detect analyte levels in the fluid in said chamber, wherein: said detection chamber contains a predetermined amount of an analyte such that that analyte mixes with fluid in the detection chamber to form, at the detector means, a calibration sample of the fluid at a time after the arrival of the fluid in said detection chamber, and said detector means is arranged to detect a first analyte level of an unadulterated sample of the fluid at a first time which is before the formation of said calibration sample and to detect a second analyte level of said calibration sample at a second time which is after the formation of said calibration sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Exacsys LimitedInventors: Michael Noble, Craig Nelson, Mark Humphries, Carys Lloyd, David Edington, John Rippeth
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Publication number: 20110172593Abstract: The present invention relates to an inserter for an intrauterine system, comprising a handle (3) having a longitudinal opening (8) at its first end, said opening (8) having a longitudinal axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the inserter, a first end (8a) and a second end (8b), a movable slider (5) arranged in said longitudinal opening (8) and having a first end (5a) and a second end (5b), a plunger (2) attached to the handle (3) and having a longitudinal axis, and an insertion tube (6) having a first end, a second end and a longitudinal axis essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the plunger (2), the insertion tube (6) being, along said longitudinal axis, movably arranged around the plunger (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2009Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventors: Heikki Lyyikäinen, Iikka Jutila, Calvo Alonson, Harri Jukarainen, Taina Tjäder, Andrew Macleod, Michael Noble, David Whitaker
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Publication number: 20110166508Abstract: The present invention relates to an inserter for an intrauterine system comprising a handle (3), and an insertion tube (6) having a first end and a second end, and being arranged in connection with the handle. The inserter is characterized in that the first end of the insertion tube (6) comprises at least one frame slot for receiving a frame of the intrauterine system. The invention also relates to a kit comprising an inserter according to the present invention and an intrauterine system, wherein the intrauterine system (1) comprises a therapeutic component (1b) and a continuous, closed frame (1a), the therapeutic component (1b) being connected to the frame (1a) at least one point, and therapeutic component (1b) of the intrauterine system (1) is at least mainly arranged inside the first end of the insertion tube (6) and the frame (1a) of the intrauterine system (1) is at least mainly arranged outside the first end of the insertion tube (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2009Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Heikki Lyytikäinen, Ilkka Jutila, Ulla Calvo Alonso, Harri Jukarainen, Taina Träder, Andrew Macleod, Michael Noble, David Whitaker
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Publication number: 20110056501Abstract: The present invention relates to novel intrauterine systems and to methods for manufacturing these systems. An intrauterine system according to the invention comprises a reservoir and a continuous, closed and flexible frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2009Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: Bayer Schering Pharma OyInventors: Pirjo Kortesuo, Ulla Calvo Alonso, Pirjo Inki, Harri Jukarainen, Ilkka Jutila, Juha Lehtinen, Eeva Lukkari-Lax, Heikki Lyytikäinen, Joachim Moede, Hannu Nikander, Pirjo Sallinen, Taina Tjäder, Andrew Macleod, Michael Noble, David Whitaker
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Patent number: 7548773Abstract: Methods and devices for the measurement of clinically relevant analytes in fluids are provided. The devices and methods are particularly relevant for detection of glucose in blood and allow internal calibration of measurements. One device includes a flow path for conducting the fluid through the device; a predetermined amount of the analyte arranged on the flow path such that the analyte mixes with fluid that passes it to form a calibration sample of the fluid and detector means arranged on the flow path for detecting respective analyte levels in an unadulterated sample of the fluid and in the calibration sample. Another device provides a predetermined amount of a calibration analyte of a different species to the clinically relevant analyte arranged on the flow path, and first and second detector means for detecting the levels of the clinically relevant analyte and the calibration analyte.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2005Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: PA Consulting Services Ltd.Inventor: Michael Noble
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Publication number: 20070202606Abstract: Methods and devices for the measurement of clinically relevant analytes in fluids are provided. The devices and methods are particularly relevant for detection of glucose in blood and allow internal calibration of measurements. One device includes a flow path for conducting the fluid through the device; a predetermined amount of the analyte arranged on the flow path such that the analyte mixes with fluid that passes it to form a calibration sample of the fluid and detector means arranged on the flow path for detecting respective analyte levels in an unadulterated sample of the fluid and in the calibration sample. Another device provides a predetermined amount of a calibration analyte of a different species to the clinically relevant analyte arranged on the flow path, and first and second detector means for detecting the levels of the clinically relevant analyte and the calibration analyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2005Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventor: Michael Noble
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Patent number: 7262311Abstract: A method for partially refining a crude vegetable oil utilizing physical refining techniques is described. The crude vegetable oil is first degummed by either (1) allowing the crude oil to settle over a period of time, such as twenty days, so that the oil becomes stratified into at least two layers, wherein one layer comprises gums with low oil content and a second layer comprises oil containing only a fraction of the gums originally present and then separating the oil layer from the gum layer, or (2) heating the crude oil to a temperature of about 270-300° F. with agitation and then allowing the crude oil to settle for a period of time until the oil becomes stratified into the at least two layers. The degummed oil is then aerated and agitated while being maintained at a temperature of 170-180° F. for a time period sufficient to obtain a desired oil viscosity. The resulting partially refined oil is suitable for use in industrial applications such as the preparation of urethane foams.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2004Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: South Dakota Soybean ProcessorsInventors: Rodney Christianson, Michael Noble, Andrew Rourke, Eric Geiger, Larry Mahlum
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Publication number: 20050260544Abstract: A device for delivering an oral healthcare substance to the teeth, gingival and/or mucosal tissues comprising a strip of an orally acceptable flexible material with an oral healthcare substance deposited onto it or impregnated into its bulk, capable of adhesion to a tooth surface but with the adhesion function being provided independent of the oral healthcare substance. A preferred device comprises a strip of a plastically deformable material, to which is attached a layer of an absorbent material, with a peroxide-containing tooth whitening gel on the layer of absorbent material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2002Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: Stephen Jones, Graham Jackson, Andrew Macleod, Michael Noble, Timothy Wood
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Publication number: 20050065356Abstract: A method for partially refining a crude vegetable oil utilizing physical refining techniques is described. The crude vegetable oil is first degummed by either (1) allowing the crude oil to settle over a period of time, such as twenty days, so that the oil becomes stratified into at least two layers, wherein one layer comprises gums with low oil content and a second layer comprises oil containing only a fraction of the gums originally present and then separating the oil layer from the gum layer, or (2) heating the crude oil to a temperature of about 270-300° F. with agitation and then allowing the crude oil to settle for a period of time until the oil becomes stratified into the at least two layers. The degummed oil is then aerated and agitated while being maintained at a temperature of 170-180° F. for a time period sufficient to obtain a desired oil viscosity. The resulting partially refined oil is suitable for use in industrial applications such as the preparation of urethane foams.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2004Publication date: March 24, 2005Inventors: Rodney Christianson, Michael Noble, Andrew Rourke, Eric Geiger, Larry Mahlum