Patents by Inventor Michael Owens

Michael Owens 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: 20080237225
    Abstract: The present invention is a reusable container for a golf car component having a body operably associated with at least one bottom and top support member, wherein said at least one bottom and top support member is adapted to receive a bottom and top dunnage piece respectively, said bottom and top dunnage pieces having contact surfaces to engage and retain a golf car component respectively. The body includes a base portion, opposing sidewall portions, and a back portion. The at least one bottom support member is operably connected to the base portion of the body and the at least one top support member is operably connected to the back portion of the body. A plurality of recesses and profiles formed in the bottom and top dunnage pieces respectively provides contact surfaces adapted for nestably receiving and separating a plurality of a golf car component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: John Michael OWEN
  • Publication number: 20080125579
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to monoclonal antibodies that recognize at least one compound from the group consisting of (+) methamphetamine, (+) amphetamine, and (+) 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine ((+) MDMA). Generally speaking, the monoclonal antibodies do not recognize (?) methamphetamine, (?) amphetamine, or (?) MDMA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventors: S. Michael Owens, Melinda Gunnell, Yingni Chi, F. Ivy Carroll, Ralph Henry, Eric Peterson
  • Publication number: 20070207145
    Abstract: The present invention provides a chimeric mouse/human antibody (ch-mAb6B5) for treatment of abuse and toxicity of the arylcyclohexylamines class of drugs (i.e., phencyclidine- or PCP-like drugs). This antibody comprises light and heavy chain PCP binding regions of mouse mAb6B5, coupled to the light and heavy chain constant regions of a human kappa IgG2 or IgG4 isoform. Also provided are the DNA and amino acid sequences of the chimeric light and heavy chain of this antibody. Further provided are data that demonstrate that the new chimeric antibody retains the high affinity and specificity of a previously generated mouse anti-PCP monoclonal antibody (mAb6B5) yet being minimally immunogenic since it has human immunoglobulin constant region. This new medication would allow safe and effective treatment of PCP drug overdose, decrease mortality, and reduce harmful effects due to excessive and prolonged PCP drug use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicant: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
    Inventors: S. Michael Owens, H. Marie Lacy
  • Patent number: 7232097
    Abstract: Provided is a method for providing fire shield protection to an aircraft auxiliary power unit, or portion thereof, or to other aircraft systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
    Inventors: Noel Noiseux, Martin Bernard, Michael Owen Whiting
  • Patent number: 7231767
    Abstract: A forced air cooling system for an APU comprising at least an oil cooler, a plenum in fluid communication with the oil cooler, and a compressor rotated by a rotating shaft of the APU such that the compressor and rotating shaft rotate at a same speed, the rotating compressor inducing a cooling air flow through the oil cooler. A method for cooling an auxiliary power unit is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
    Inventor: Michael Owen Whiting
  • Publication number: 20060204399
    Abstract: A device is provided for use with a tissue penetrating system and/or a metering device for measuring analyte levels. The device comprises a cartridge and a plurality of analyte detecting members mounted on the cartridge. The cartridge may have a radial disc shape. The cartridge may also be sized to fit within the metering device. The analyte detecting members may be optical system using fluorescence lifetime to determine analyte levels. In one embodiment, the device may also include a fluid spreader positioned over at least a portion of the analyte detecting member to urge fluid toward one of the detecting members. A plurality of analyte detecting members may be used. Each analyte detecting member may be a low volume device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Dominique Freeman, Dirk Boecker, Robert Jones, David Cullen, Malcolm McLeod, William Carlsen, Michael Owen, Christopher Dryer
  • Patent number: 7040576
    Abstract: Provided is a method and system for providing fire shield protection to an aircraft auxiliary power unit, or portion thereof, or to other aircraft systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
    Inventors: Noel Noiseux, Martin Bernard, Michael Owen Whiting
  • Publication number: 20060085210
    Abstract: An interactive computer system, preferably hosted on the Internet, has interfaces that obtain entity-specific information regarding a property owner, obtain property-specific information of the property to be exchanged in a 1031 exchange, and establish a contract that engages the services of a facilitator to handle the exchange. An inducement to enter into the contract can advantageously be included, as for example, an automated valuation model to estimate a value of the property.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2004
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Owens
  • Publication number: 20050191611
    Abstract: The present invention provides a writing board system including several white boards and a frame for mounting to a vertical surface 20. The white boards may be removably interconnected to one another and supported to the frame by a series of mounting brackets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Owen, Duane Adams
  • Patent number: 6926677
    Abstract: A personal cellular collection apparatus and method for collecting a non-intrusive cell or tissue sample for medical testing such as cervical cancer screening is provided. The apparatus includes a cervical guide ring, an insertion handle, a means for movably attaching the guide ring, and a means for directing a tissue sampling tool to a woman's cervix. The means for movably attaching the guide ring to the insertion handle is a hinge or rachet mechanism having a tab or latch on the ring and a catch on the proximal end of the insertion handle. The method of the invention includes insertion of the collection tool through the introitus of the user's vagina, digital positioning of the guide ring to encircle the user's cervix, guiding a sampling tool to the cervix, wiping the cervix with the sampling tool to collect a tissue sample and removing the sampling tool and cervical guide from the user's vagina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Owen Richards
  • Publication number: 20040242848
    Abstract: The present invention provides a chimeric mouse/human antibody (ch-mAb6B5) for treatment of abuse and toxicity of the arylcyclohexylamines class of drugs (i.e., phencyclidine- or PCP-like drugs). This antibody comprises light and heavy chain PCP binding regions of mouse mAb6B5, coupled to the light and heavy chain constant regions of a human kappa IgG2 or IgG4 isoform. Also provided are the DNA and amino acid sequences of the chimeric light and heavy chain of this antibody. Further provided are data that demonstrate that the new chimeric antibody retains the high affinity and specificity of a previously generated mouse anti-PCP monoclonal antibody (mAb6B5) yet being minimally immunogenic since it has human immunoglobulin constant region. This new medication would allow safe and effective treatment of PCP drug overdose, decrease mortality, and reduce harmful effects due to excessive and prolonged PCP drug use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: S. Michael Owens, H. Marie Lacy
  • Patent number: 6734120
    Abstract: A method of enabling the removal of fluorine containing residue from a semiconductor substrate comprising applying a gas and/or vapor to which the residue is reactive to the residue while the temperature of the substrate is at an elevated level with respect to ambient temperature and the residue is exposed to ultraviolet radiation, for a time period which is sufficient to effect at least one of volatilizing the residue or rendering the residue hydrophilic enough to be removable with deionized water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Axcelis Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan Berry, Stuart Rounds, John Hallock, Michael Owens, Mahmoud Dahimene
  • Publication number: 20030223738
    Abstract: A method and system for DC motor control is provided. A processor controls transistors connected to the field and armature coils of a DC motor, and measures the current and average voltage associated with said field and armature coils to determine motor speed. Motor speed is compared to a speed command to determine a speed error. The torque of the motor is adjusted to reduce the speed error. Safety features and power redistribution features are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Ronald Wayne Hughes, Michael Owen Lucas
  • Publication number: 20030183101
    Abstract: A pumping system, such as for supplying ink in a printing machine, is disclosed in which the duration of the pump discharge is substantially longer than the duration of the intake to the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventor: Michael Owen
  • Publication number: 20020111562
    Abstract: A personal cellular collection apparatus and method for collecting a nonintrusive cell or tissue sample for medical testing such as cervical cancer screening is provided. The apparatus includes a cervical guide ring, an insertion handle, a means for movably attaching the guide ring, and a means for directing a tissue sampling tool to a woman's cervix. The means for movably attaching the guide ring to the insertion handle is a hinge or rachet mechanism having a tab or latch on the ring and a catch on the proximal end of the insertion handle. The method of the invention includes insertion of the collection tool through the introitus of the user's vagina, digital positioning of the guide ring to encircle the user's cervix, guiding a sampling tool to the cervix, wiping the cervix with the sampling tool to collect a tissue sample and removing the sampling tool and cervical guide from the user's vagina.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2002
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventor: Michael Owen Richards
  • Patent number: 6402700
    Abstract: A personal PAP smear apparatus and method for collecting a non-intrusive cell or tissue sample for medical testing such as cervical cancer screening is provided. The apparatus includes an insertion handle, a flexible speculum ring, and a means for movably attaching the speculum ring to the insertion handle. The speculum ring includes two adjacent ring halves circumferentially divided to permit expansion of the collapsed speculum tube housed within the hollow ring halves. The method of the invention includes insertion of the flexible speculum assembly into the user's vagina, movement of the speculum ring to a raised position encircling the user's cervix, separating the ring halves to expand the tube and define the speculum bore, and inserting a sampling tool through the bore until it touches the cervix or surrounding surface areas for tissue sampling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventor: Michael Owen Richards
  • Patent number: D455350
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: Unilever Home and Personal Care, USA Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Giles Michael Owen Hopley, Colin Watt Kerr, Nina Oden
  • Patent number: D455657
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Unilever Home and Personal Care, USA division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Giles Michael Owen Hopley, Colin Watt Kerr, Nina Oden
  • Patent number: D456716
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care, USA division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Giles Michael Owen Hopley, Colin Watt Kerr, Nina Oden
  • Patent number: D529150
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Inventor: David Michael Owens