Patents by Inventor Michael Sherrill

Michael Sherrill 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: 20250102517
    Abstract: Articles and methods involving detection of binding between two or more species using MALDI are generally provided. In some embodiments, a method comprises exposing a first species to a composition comprising a second species, capturing the first species on a self-assembled monolayer, and performing MALDI on the self-assembled monolayer to generate a signal from the second species and a signal from a standard species present in the self-assembled monolayer. A ratio (first ratio) of the signal from the second species to the signal from the standard species may be compared to a cutoff value in order to determine if binding has occurred. This method may allow determination of a relative affinity of the second species for the first species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Applicant: Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Scholle, John Sherrill
  • Publication number: 20250102831
    Abstract: Fitting methods for astigmatic contact lens sets that include apodized single vision lenses for lower cylinder error correction and toric lenses for higher cylinder error correction, and related astigmatic contact lens sets. An astigmatic eye with cylinder error greater than a higher designated cylinder error label power (e.g., >1.25 diopter (D)) can be fitted with a non-apodization toric lens that has a stabilization mechanism. However, an astigmatic eye with a cylinder error up to the higher designated cylinder error label power (e.g., <=1.25 diopter (D)) can be fitted with an apodized single-vision lens. The apodized single-vision lenses have an apodization profile that reduces aberrations to provide improved vision such that a larger number of astigmatic patients up to a higher cylinder error may find vision with an apodized single-vision lens acceptable, and with enhanced comfort that comes from not having a stabilization mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Minghan Chen, Philippe F. Jubin, Giovanna O. Olivares-Petito, Ryan Sherrill, Ranganath Raja, Ghulam Maharvi, Michael F. Widman
  • Patent number: 12240189
    Abstract: A method for forming composite components includes disposing composite laminate over a mandrel. The method further includes infusing the composite laminate with a resin. A gelation of the infused resin is caused by applying a first environmental condition to the composite laminate and mandrel. At least a portion of the mandrel is deformed by applying a second environmental condition to the composite laminate and mandrel. The method further includes forming a composite structure by curing the composite laminate infused with resin. The deformed mandrel is removed from the composite structure after forming the composite structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dean Dearman, Jared Mark Paulson, Paul K. Oldroyd, Paul Sherrill
  • Publication number: 20210129379
    Abstract: The instant invention describes an extruder for shaping clay or similarly pliable materials into desired shapes. The extruder comprises an operational section, a cassette, and a die. The operational section comprises a plunger, a means for controlling movement of the plunger, a means for supplying electricity, and a body to provide an exterior housing. The cassette, which is removably attached to the operational section, comprises a cavity for holding extrusion material through which the plunger will pass. The die comprises an aperture used to shape the extrusion material and is able to he attached to the cassette.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventor: Michael Sherrill
  • Patent number: 7691392
    Abstract: A method for treating multiple myeloma in a subject by administering 17-allylamino-17-demethoxy-geldanamycin or 17-amino geldanamycin, or a prodrug of either 17-AAG or 17-AG, to the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Kosan Biosciences Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert G. Johnson, Jr., Alison L. Hannah, Gillian F. Cropp, Yiqing Zhou, J. Michael Sherrill
  • Publication number: 20070244511
    Abstract: An endoscopic device including an elongate member having opposite ends, and a clevis attached to one end of the opposite ends. The clevis includes a barrel having at least one slot longitudinally extending completely through the barrel. The device includes a pair of jaws mounted on the clevis for pivotal movement. Each of the jaws has an end opposite the elongate member. The device includes an actuator member operatively connected to the pair of jaws for moving the jaws between a closed position in which the end of the corresponding jaw is positioned adjacent the other jaw and an open position in which an end of the jaw is spaced from the other jaw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventors: Patrick Weizman, John Measamer, Stephen Evans, Deborah Allan, Michael Sherrill, Richard Schwemberger
  • Publication number: 20050148543
    Abstract: Formulations comprising one or more epothilones together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Sherrill, Robert Johnson
  • Publication number: 20030006531
    Abstract: Disclosed and described is a tool for forming objects from clay. The tool, commonly referred to as a rib, comprises at least one irregular curved edge and a centrally located hole. The tool also comprises a curved taper region between the hole and the irregular curved edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventor: W. Michael Sherrill
  • Patent number: 5470010
    Abstract: A unique hernia repair stapler is described which allows the forming of staples to attach prosthetics to tissue, or to approximate herniated tissue. The staple is useful in endoscopic operations and may be rotatable or stationary. The stapler has a unique forming and ejecting mechanism; as well, there is the availability of a loading mechanism useful for both cartridges and magazines of staples. An improved staple shape allows for better staple alignment, especially in a multiple load device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Rothfuss, Livyn O. Okorocha, Gregory D. Bishop, Narinderjit S. Sambi, James J. Bedi, Salvatore Privitera, Michael Sherrill
  • Patent number: 5333772
    Abstract: A unique hernia repair stapler is described which allows the forming of staples to attach prosthetics to tissue, or to approximate herniated tissue. The staple is useful in endoscopic operations and may be rotatable or stationary. The stapler has a unique forming and electing mechanism; as well, there is the availability of a loading mechanism useful for both cartridges and magazines of staples. An improved staple shape allows for better staple alignment, especially in a multiple load device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Rothfuss, Livyn O. Okorocha, Gregory D. Bishop, Narinderjit S. Sambi, James J. Bedi, Salvatore Privitera, Michael Sherrill
  • Patent number: 5246156
    Abstract: A unique hernia repair stapler is described which allows the forming of staples to attach prosthetics to tissue, or to approximate herniated tissue. The staple is useful in endoscopic operations and may be rotatable or stationary. The stapler has a unique forming and ejecting mechanism; as well, there is the availability of a loading mechanism useful for both cartridges and magazines of staples. An improved staple shape allows for better staple alignment, especially in a multiple load device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1993
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Rothfuss, Livyn O. Okorocha, Gregory D. Bishop, Narinderjit S. Sambi, James J. Bedi, Salvatore Privitera, Michael Sherrill
  • Patent number: D987695
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Inventor: Michael Sherrill