Patents by Inventor Michael Salters
Michael Salters 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: 20240133880Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for determining the presence of or the amount of an analyte in a sample and to a slide for use in the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Jennifer Gagner, Dheeraj Khare, Daniel Wayne Patch, Evan Michael Peck, James Robert Salter, Christopher Peter Turmel
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Patent number: 11932311Abstract: A vehicle assembly includes a cargo bed having a first and a second sidewall. A rail assembly is disposed on the first sidewall. The rail assembly is movable between an extended position and a retracted position relative to the first sidewall. An actuator system raises and lowers the rail assembly to move the rail assembly between the extended position and the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stuart C. Salter, David Brian Glickman, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Annette Lynn Huebner, Pietro Buttolo, Robert Walsh, Jacob Michael Haspiel, Joseph Ian Halaszynski
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Patent number: 9852437Abstract: Techniques for changing a participation status in a loyalty program for a portable device are provided. The techniques include receiving an indication to change the participation status in the loyalty program from a first status to a second status. A parameter is modified in the portable device where the modification of the parameter corresponds to a change in the participation status in the loyalty program from the first status to the second status.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2003Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Visa U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: Paul Spaeth, Bryan Shimko, Philippe Levy, Liz Toibero, Benjamin Garton, Marc Black, Michael Salters, James Mazour
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Patent number: 8187823Abstract: Methods and products for the attenuation or treatment of pain and the reduction of nociception are described. The methods and products are based on the modulation of neuroglia-derived BDNF expression or activity. Also described herein are commercial packages and uses based on such modulation. Related methods for identifying or characterizing compounds for the treatment of pain and the reduction of nociception are also described.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2005Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignees: Université Laval, The Hospital for Sick ChildrenInventors: Jeffrey A. M. Coull, Yves De Koninck, Michael Salter, Simon Beggs
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Patent number: 7861919Abstract: A system for managing token image replacement is provided. The system includes a remote server, a token acceptance device, such as a personal computer (PC), connected to the remote server, a token, such as a phone, that can be read by the PC, and a token image server. Using application logic and rules, the remote server is able to read the token image on the token and determine if the image on the phone needs to be updated. The remote server forwards a backup token image to the PC which, in turn, writes the backup token image including transaction information to the phone. Once the backup token image is written onto the phone, subsequent interactions with the system would not initiate an update.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2009Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Visa U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: Paul Spaeth, Douglas Jones, Bryan Shimko, James G. Gordon, Kim Madore, Marc Black, James Mazour, Michael Salters
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Patent number: 7857215Abstract: A system having a host configured to maintain information relating to a first portable device and a second portable device and an interface device configured to communicate with the host and the first and second portable devices. The interface is configured to determine whether the first portable device is valid for image synchronization for recording an image of the first portable device, determine whether the second portable device is valid for image synchronization so as to download an image of the first portable device to the second portable device. The interface is further configured to determine whether the second portable device is valid for image replacement using information provided by the host for retrieving an image of the first portable device and download the retrieved image to the second portable device.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Visa U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: Loc Nguyen, Bryan Shimko, Liane Redford, James G. Gordon, Kim Madore, Marc Black, James Mazour, Michael Salters, Glenda Berg
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Patent number: 7857216Abstract: A system for facilitating image management for portable devices, which includes a host configured to maintain information relating to a first portable device and a second portable device and an interface device configured to communicate with the host and the portable devices. The interface device includes control logic configured to: determine whether the first portable device is valid for image synchronization using information provided by the host in order to record an image of the first portable device, determine whether the second portable device is valid for image synchronization in order to download an image of the first portable device to the second portable device. The interface device further includes control logic configured to: determine whether the second portable device is valid for image replacement using information provided by the host so as to retrieve an image of the first portable device and download the retrieved image to the second portable device.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Visa U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: Loc Nguyen, Bryan Shimko, Liane Redford, James G. Gordon, Kim Madore, Marc Black, James Mazour, Michael Salters, Glenda Berg
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Publication number: 20100006639Abstract: A system for managing token image replacement is provided. The system includes a remote server, a token acceptance device, such as a personal computer (PC), connected to the remote server, a token, such as a phone, that can be read by the PC, and a token image server. Using application logic and rules, the remote server is able to read the token image on the token and determine if the image on the phone needs to be updated. The remote server forwards a backup token image to the PC which, in turn, writes the backup token image including transaction information to the phone. Once the backup token image is written onto the phone, subsequent interactions with the system would not initiate an update.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Paul Spaeth, Douglas Jones, Bryan Shimko, James G. Gordon, Kim Madore, Marc Black, James Mazour, Michael Salters
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STIMULATION OF TRPV1+ SENSORY NEURONS TO CONTROL BETA-CELL STRESS AND ISLET INFLAMMATION IN DIABETES
Publication number: 20090312255Abstract: The present invention provides a method of altering the function of TRPV1+ sensory afferent neurons in the pancreas as a way of treating, managing, alleviating, etc., the symptoms and/or underlying causes of diabetes or abnormal glucose metabolism by increasing the release of neuropeptides, such as substance P (sP) or other tachykinin peptide, in the pancreas. This may be achieved by injecting a TRPV1 agonist, such as a capsaicinoid compound or capsaicin analog, or a neuropeptide, such as sP or other tachykinin peptide, directly into the pancreas, or alternatively, by stimulating one or more intercostal and/or subcostal nerves of spinal nerves derived from one or more thoracic segments T8 through T12 by chemical, electrical, surgical, mechanical, etc., methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: The Hospital for Sick ChildrenInventors: Hans-Michael DOSCH, Lan Tang, Yin Chan, Michael Salter -
Patent number: 7624917Abstract: A system for managing token image replacement is provided. The system includes a remote server, a personal computer (PC) connected to the remote server, a smartcard that can be read by the PC, and a card image server. Using application logic and rules, the remote server is able to read the card image on the smartcard and determine if the card image on the smartcard needs to be updated. If an indicator on the smartcard is set to “update”, the remote server then retrieves a backup card image that corresponds to the card from the card image server. The remote server forwards the backup card image to the PC which, in turn, writes the backup card image including transaction information to the smartcard. Once the backup card image is written onto the smartcard, the indicator in the smartcard is then reset to ensure that subsequent interactions with the system would not initiate an update.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Visa U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: Paul Spaeth, Douglas Jones, Bryan Shimko, James G. Gordon, Kim Madore, Marc Black, James Mazour, Michael Salters
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Patent number: 7591412Abstract: A system for managing token image replacement is provided. The system includes a remote server, a personal computer (PC) connected to the remote server, a smartcard that can be read by the PC, and a card image server. Using application logic and rules, the remote server is able to read the card image on the smartcard and determine if the card image on the smartcard needs to be updated. If an indicator on the smartcard is set to “update”, the remote server then retrieves a backup card image that corresponds to the card from the card image server. The remote server forwards the backup card image to the PC which, in turn, writes the backup card image including transaction information to the smartcard. Once the backup card image is written onto the smartcard, the indicator in the smartcard is then reset to ensure that subsequent interactions with the system would not initiate an update.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Visa U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: Paul Spaeth, Douglas Jones, Bryan Shimko, James G. Gordon, Kim Madore, Marc Black, James Mazour, Michael Salters
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Publication number: 20090227654Abstract: Methods and products for the attenuation or treatment of pain and the reduction of nociception are described. The methods an products are based on the modulation of neuroglia-derived BDNF expression or activity. Also described herein are commercial packages and uses based on such modulation. Related methods for identifying or characterizing compounds for the treatment of pain and the reduction of nociception are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2005Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicants: UNIVERSITE LAVAL, THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDRENInventors: Jeffrey A.M. Coull, Yves De Koninck, Michael Salter, Simon Beggs
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Publication number: 20090221511Abstract: A process is disclosed for controlling inflammatory tissue access through release of neuropeptides, such as substance P (sP), to insulin-responsive sensory neurons, whereby simultaneous control of insulin sensitivity/resistance is manifested. In models of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, sensory afferents, in particular TRPV1, have fundamental roles in insulin/glucose homeostasis, islet physiology and autoimmune tissue inflammation. By manipulation of the TRPV1 neuro-?-cell circuit or enhancement of pancreatic sP levels, normalization of insulin resistance, clearance of inflammation and prevention of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is realized.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: The Hospital for Sick ChildrenInventors: Hans-Michael DOSCH, Lan Tang, Yin Chan, Michael Salter
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Publication number: 20090159675Abstract: A system for facilitating image management for portable devices is disclosed. The system includes a host configured to maintain information relating to a first portable device and a second portable device and an interface device configured to communicate with the host and the first and second portable devices. The interface device includes control logic configured to: determine whether the first portable device is valid for image synchronization using information provided by the host; and if it is determined that the first portable device is valid for image synchronization, record an image of the first portable device, determine whether the second portable device is valid for image synchronization, and download an image of the first portable device to the second portable device if it is determined that the second portable device is valid for image synchronization.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventors: Loc Nguyen, Bryan Shimko, Liane Redford, James G. Gordon, Kim Madore, Marc Black, James Mazour, Michael Salters, Glenda Berg
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Patent number: 7544365Abstract: A process is disclosed for controlling inflammatory tissue access through release of neuropeptides, such as substance P (sP), to insulin-responsive sensory neurons, whereby simultaneous control of insulin sensitivity/resistance is manifested. In models of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, sensory afferents, in particular TRPV1, have fundamental roles in insulin/glucose homeostasis, islet physiology and autoimmune tissue inflammation. By manipulation of the TRPV1 neuro-?-cell circuit or enhancement of pancreatic sP levels, normalization of insulin resistance, clearance of inflammation and prevention of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is realized.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2006Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: The Hospital for Sick ChildrenInventors: Hans-Michael Dosch, Lan Tang, Yin Chan, Michael Salter
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Patent number: 7464870Abstract: A system for facilitating image management for portable devices is disclosed. The system includes a host configured to maintain information relating to a first portable device and a second portable device and an interface device configured to communicate with the host and the first and second portable devices. The interface device includes control logic configured to: determine whether the first portable device is valid for image synchronization using information provided by the host; and if it is determined that the first portable device is valid for image synchronization, record an image of the first portable device, determine whether the second portable device is valid for image synchronization, and download an image of the first portable device to the second portable device if it is determined that the second portable device is valid for image synchronization.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2006Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Visa U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: Loc Nguyen, Bryan Shimko, Liane Redford, James G. Gordon, Kim Madore, Marc Black, James Mazour, Michael Salters, Glenda Berg
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Publication number: 20080145386Abstract: A process is disclosed for controlling inflammatory tissue access through release of neuropeptides, such as substance P (sP), to insulin-responsive sensory neurons, whereby simultaneous control of insulin sensitivity/resistance is manifested. In models of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, sensory afferents, in particular TRPV1, have fundamental roles in insulin/glucose homeostasis, islet physiology and autoimmune tissue inflammation. By manipulation of the TRPV1 neuro-?-cell circuit or enhancement of pancreatic sP levels, normalization of insulin resistance, clearance of inflammation and prevention of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes is realized.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Hans-Michael Dosch, Lan Tang, Yin Chan, Michael Salter
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Publication number: 20080128484Abstract: A system for managing token image replacement is provided. The system includes a remote server, a personal computer (PC) connected to the remote server, a smartcard that can be read by the PC, and a card image server. Using application logic and rules, the remote server is able to read the card image on the smartcard and determine if the card image on the smartcard needs to be updated. If an indicator on the smartcard is set to “update”, the remote server then retrieves a backup card image that corresponds to the card from the card image server. The remote server forwards the backup card image to the PC which, in turn, writes the backup card image including transaction information to the smartcard. Once the backup card image is written onto the smartcard, the indicator in the smartcard is then reset to ensure that subsequent interactions with the system would not initiate an update.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventors: Paul Spaeth, Douglas Jones, Bryan Shimko, James G. Gordon, Kim Madore, Marc Black, James Mazour, Michael Salters
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Publication number: 20080128485Abstract: A system for managing token image replacement is provided. The system includes a remote server, a personal computer (PC) connected to the remote server, a smartcard that can be read by the PC, and a card image server. Using application logic and rules, the remote server is able to read the card image on the smartcard and determine if the card image on the smartcard needs to be updated. If an indicator on the smartcard is set to “update”, the remote server then retrieves a backup card image that corresponds to the card from the card image server. The remote server forwards the backup card image to the PC which, in turn, writes the backup card image including transaction information to the smartcard. Once the backup card image is written onto the smartcard, the indicator in the smartcard is then reset to ensure that subsequent interactions with the system would not initiate an update.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2007Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventors: Paul Spaeth, Douglas Jones, Bryan Shimko, James G. Gordon, Kim Madore, Marc Black, James Mazour, Michael Salters
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Patent number: 7374078Abstract: A system for managing token image replacement is provided. The system includes a remote server, a personal computer (PC) connected to the remote server, a smartcard that can be read by the PC, and a card image server. Using application logic and rules, the remote server is able to read the card image on the smartcard and determine if the card image on the smartcard needs to be updated. If an indicator on the smartcard is set to “update”, the remote server then retrieves a backup card image that corresponds to the card from the card image server. The remote server forwards the backup card image to the PC which, in turn, writes the backup card image including transaction information to the smartcard. Once the backup card image is written onto the smartcard, the indicator in the smartcard is then reset to ensure that subsequent interactions with the system would not initiate an update.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Visa U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: Paul Spaeth, Douglas Jones, Bryan Shimko, James G. Gordon, Kim Madore, Marc Black, James Mazour, Michael Salters