Patents by Inventor Mitchell H.

Mitchell H. 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).

  • Probe cover cassette with improved probe cover support
    Patent number: 7478946
    Abstract: A cassette of tympanic thermometer probe covers includes a frame and probe covers releasably attached to the frame. The probe covers can be individually attached over a probe of a tympanic thermometer to protect the probe from contamination. The probe covers are constructed to releasably secure themselves to the probe. The force required to secure the probe covers to the frame is less that the force which is required to detach the probe covers from the frame so that the probe cover is held by the frame while being attached to the thermometer probe. The probe cover is connected to the frame by frangible connections that are arranged to inhibit pivoting of the probe cover when being attached to the thermometer probe. A method of securing a probe cover to a probe of a tympanic thermometer is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Covidien AG
    Inventors: James M. Harr, Mitchell H. Babkes, Clarence Walker
  • Methods of treating epiphora
    Publication number: 20080145459
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a method for treating epiphora, the method comprising administering to a nasal area of a subject in need thereof a composition comprising camphor, eucalyptus oil, and menthol, wherein the composition is substantially free of lipids other than the eucalyptus oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Mitchell H. Friedlaender, Harun Takruri
  • Methods of treating an ocular allergy with low dose dexamethasone
    Publication number: 20080119448
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of treating an ocular allergy with a composition comprising a low dose of dexamethasone. In some embodiments, the present invention is directed to a method of treating an ocular allergy, the method comprising administering to an ocular surface of a subject in need thereof a composition comprising about 0.001% to about 0.01% (w/v) dexamethasone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Mitchell H. Friedlaender
  • Personal media player apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20070282972
    Abstract: A compact portable, self-contained digital media player is provided whose content is not recordable or removable by a user. The content is playable in a high fidelity format. The binding of the content to the media player results in a significant degree of copyright protection. The compactness of the player enables binding of the player with various products. The self-contained aspect of the player enables it to be instant playable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Mitchell H. Kroll, Blake R. Squires, Christopher A. Celeste
  • TYMPANIC THERMOMETER PROVE COVER CASSETTE AND HOLDER
    Publication number: 20070268956
    Abstract: A cassette of probe covers that can be removed from the set for covering a probe of a tympanic thermometer can be securely retained in a cassette holder, and readily removed when necessary. The cassette includes a retaining system that can have a detent on the cassette holder and a detent receptacle on the cassette. The detent snaps into the receptacle when the cassette is inserted into the holder. The holder is configured so that grips on the cassettes are readily accessed to grasp and hold the cassettes for removal from the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Applicant: SHERWOOD SERVICES AG
    Inventors: Clarence Walker, Mitchell H. Babkes, Kevin C. Meier, Mark A. Davis
  • Method for production of high titer virus and high efficiency retroviral mediated transduction of mammalian cells
    Patent number: 7252991
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel retroviral packaging system, in which retroviral packaging plasmids and packagable vector transcripts are produced from high expression plasmids after stable or transient transfection in mammalian cells. High titers of recombinant retrovirus are produced in these transfected mammalian cells and can then transduce a mammalian target cell by cocultivation or supernatant infection. The methods of the invention include the use of the novel retroviral packaging plasmids and vectors to transduce primary human cells, including T cells and human hematopoietic stem cells, with foreign genes by cocultivation or supernatant infection at high efficiencies. The invention is useful for the rapid production of high titer viral supernatants, and to transduce with high efficiency cells that are refractory to transduction by conventional means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Cell Genesys, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitchell H. Finer, Margo R. Roberts, Thomas J. Dull, Krisztina M. Zsebo, Lu Qin, Deborah A. Farson
  • Combination steamer cone, rim and tray
    Patent number: 7073498
    Abstract: A combination cone, collection rim and steamer tray placeable on a wide variety of conventional cooking pots and pans. The device permits a user to selectively prevent heat and/or moisture from escaping a cooking pot. The collection rim contains a reservoir that collects moisture and prevents it from returning to a cooking pot while the cone simultaneously retains most of the heat escaping from the pot upon which the cone and collection rim rests. The steamer tray permits a user to steam cook foods in combination with the cone which collects and returns moisture to a pot on which the cone and steamer tray rests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Sylmark Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Henry J. Howell, Mitchell H. Babkes
  • Image capture device for and method of electro-optically reading indicia at low ambient light levels
    Patent number: 7014114
    Abstract: External lighting on a data collection terminal provides additional illumination in which to capture an image of an optical code to be electro-optically read by the terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Mitchell H. Maiman
  • Method and apparatus for preventing un-authorized computer data access
    Publication number: 20050193182
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of preventing unauthorized access to computer data. The apparatus is installed in a computer system between the main board and an associated data storage device, for example a hard drive. Read/write commands from the motherboard to the hard drive are intercepted and scrutinized by a filter means of the apparatus. If the pre-determined level of data access of the user issuing the command is insufficient to permit the type of access that is being sought (eg: write access is sought, but the user only has permission for read access on that particular hard drive partition), then the command is blocked. An identity means, for example an RFID, may also be included that identifies an authorized user and corresponding level of data access. The apparatus and method may be employed as a stand-alone solution or as part of a computer network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Laurence Anderson, Jon Hykawy, Mitchell H., Keith McNally
  • Combination hand truck, step ladder and dolly
    Patent number: 6880835
    Abstract: A combination hand truck, dolly and step ladder device includes a hand truck frame and a step ladder frame that are pivotally attached to one another and can be fixed at selective angles with respect to each other to form a hand truck, a dolly and a step ladder. In a step ladder configuration, the top step of a step assembly is secured to a cross member of the hand truck frame so as to lock the hand truck frame and the step ladder frame into a substantially fixed relationship to one another. In a dolly configuration, the hand truck frame becomes the handle for the dolly, and is held in place by a support bar that pivotally attaches to the hand truck frame and secures to the step ladder frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Sylmark Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Dean Tornabene, Mitchell H. Babkes, Henry J. Howell
  • Hinge system for combination hand truck, step ladder and dolly device
    Patent number: 6877586
    Abstract: A multi-use move, lift, and support device is disclosed. The device is made of a step ladder frame containing a plurality of steps and a hand truck frame. At least one hinge pivotally connects the step ladder frame to the hand truck frame. An anti-wobble hook may be used to lock the frames in a step ladder configuration. The hook is moved in position by the force of gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Sylmark Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Mitchell H. Babkes, Brian Fitzburgh, Mark Ellis
  • Antibodies to a tumor-associated surface antigen for delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic agents
    Publication number: 20040228860
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment, inhibition and prevention of cancer by the administration of anti-C3b(i) antibodies. The invention also relates to the treatment, inhibition and prevention of cancer by the administration of IgM antibodies and/or complement components prior to the administration of anti-C3b(i) antibodies. The present invention further relates to the detection, imaging, diagnosis and monitoring of cancer utilizing C3b(i) specific antibodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicant: The University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Ronald Taylor, Alessandra Nardin, William M. Sutherland, Mitchell H. Sokoloff, Leland Chung
  • Combination hand truck, step ladder and dolly
    Publication number: 20040201186
    Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-use move, lift and support device, which in the illustrative embodiment is a combination hand truck, dolly and step ladder device. The combination device includes a hand truck frame and a step ladder frame that are pivotally attached to one another. A support plate is pivotally mounted to the hand truck support frame at a distal end thereof, and is configured to secure the hand truck frame and the step ladder frame together when in either an upright or lowered position, and can be positioned to release the hand truck frame from the step ladder frame. A step assembly comprising a plurality of steps that are pivotally mounted to the step ladder frame, and can be rotated and secured to the hand truck frame in a horizontal position to provide steps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Dean Tornabene, Mitchell H. Babkes, Henry J. Howell
  • Hinge system for combination hand truck, step ladder and dolly device
    Publication number: 20040200667
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a multi-use move, lift, and support device. The device is made of a step ladder frame containing a plurality of steps and a hand truck frame. At least one hinge pivotally connects the step ladder frame to the hand truck frame. An anti-wobble hook may be used to lock the frames in a step ladder configuration. The hook is moved in position by the force of gravity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Mitchell H. Babkes, Brian Fitzburgh, Mark Ellis
  • Tray for a dolly
    Patent number: D506588
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Sylmark Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Mitchell H. Babkes, Dean Tornabene
  • Coffee maker
    Patent number: D511432
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: Sylmark Holdings Limited
    Inventor: Mitchell H. Babkes
  • Oven insert
    Patent number: D518991
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Sylmark Holdings Limited
    Inventor: Mitchell H. Babkes
  • Step for a multi-use move, lift and support device
    Patent number: D524008
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Sylmark Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Mitchell H. Babkes, Dean Tornabene
  • Portion of a baking pan
    Patent number: D524096
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Sylmark Holdings Limited
    Inventor: Mitchell H. Babkes
  • Combination step ladder, hand truck and dolly device
    Patent number: D524505
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Sylmark Holdings Limited
    Inventor: Mitchell H. Babkes