Patents by Inventor Patrick Doherty
Patrick Doherty 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: 20130020437Abstract: Described are materials and structures for absorbing energy. The materials and structures are well suited for arresting aircraft and other vehicles, although their purposes need not be so limited. Also detailed are packaging and other solutions for maintaining system integrity, especially (but not exclusively) when foam glass or other aggregate is employed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventors: SILVIA C. VALENTINI, SHAWN PATRICK DOHERTY, YOUHONG LI
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Publication number: 20090134324Abstract: A mass spectrometry system comprises a panel movable between an open and closed position relative to a housing. At least part of ion-optics is mounted to the panel. The housing surrounds ion-optics and a partition forms a gas barrier separating vacuum-chambers within the housing when the panel is in the closed position. The gas barrier formed by the partition is broken when the panel moves to the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2009Publication date: May 28, 2009Applicant: AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Douglas J. King, Thomas Patrick Doherty, Jeffrey Thomas Kernan
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Publication number: 20090131327Abstract: The present invention provides novel isolated and purified polynucleotides and polypeptides related to functional motifs of the Nogo receptor 1 (NgR1) and use of peptides mimicking these functional motifs as antagonists to NgR1 ligands, e.g., myelin-associated glycoprotein, oligodendrocyte myelin glycoprotein, Nogo-A, Nogo-66, an antibody to Nogo receptor, an antibody to GT1b, an antibody to p75 neurotrophin receptor, and an antibody to Lingo-1, etc. The invention also provides antibodies to the mimetic peptide antagonists. The present invention is further directed to novel therapeutics and therapeutic targets and to methods of screening and assessing test compounds for treatments requiring axonal regeneration, i.e., reversal of the effects of NgR1 ligand binding to the NgR1 (i.e., producing inhibition of axonal growth). The present invention also is directed to novel methods for treating disorders arising from inhibition of axonal growth mediated by the binding of NgR1 ligands to the NgR1.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2006Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: Patrick Doherty, Gareth Williams
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Publication number: 20080027001Abstract: The present invention provides novel isolated and purified polynucleotides and polypeptides related to functional motifs of the Nogo receptor 1 (NgR1) (e.g., the binding pocket on the side surface of NgR1, functional motifs comprising the amino acid sequence of FRG, etc.) and use of peptides mimicking these functional motifs as antagonists to NgR1 ligands, e.g., myelin-associated glycoprotein, oligodendrocyte myelin glycoprotein, Nogo-A, Nogo-66, GT1b, an antibody to Nogo receptor, an antibody to GT1b, an antibody to p75 neurotrophin receptor, and an antibody to Lingo-1, etc. The invention also provides antibodies to the mimetic peptide antagonists. The present invention is further directed to novel therapeutics and therapeutic targets and to methods of screening and assessing test compounds for treatments requiring axonal regeneration, i.e., reversal of the effects of NgR1 ligand binding to the NgR1 (i.e., producing inhibition of axonal growth).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2007Publication date: January 31, 2008Inventors: Andrew Wood, Alan Katz, Ying Gao, Brian Bates, Patrick Doherty, Gareth Williams
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Publication number: 20070291145Abstract: An image sensor includes an array of pixels on a semiconductor device for sensing light incident on the pixel array and a plurality of anomaly registers comprising a plurality of nonvolatile elements. Each anomaly register identifies an anomalous pixel cluster and includes a location indicator with a row and column address and a size indicator with a horizontal and vertical range. In other embodiments, each anomaly register includes a first address, second address, first direction flag, and second direction flag. The first and second direction flags use a first state to indicate a row address or a second state to indicate a column address. The first and second direction flags combine to define an anomalous pixel cluster, a pair of anomalous pixel rows, or a pair of anomalous pixel columns. Some embodiments may include an anomaly type indicator and some embodiments may include a shape indicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2006Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventors: C. Patrick Doherty, Vinesh Sukumar, Shaheen Amanullah, Sachin Datar, Nathan Walter
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Publication number: 20070238174Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substrates, to methods of making them and to uses therefor. The substrates of the invention comprise a base portion and a surface layer covering at least part of the base portion, with a binding layer provided therebetween. The surface layer provides, on at least a part of the substrate, topographical features having at least one nano scale dimension. These topographical features are adapted to inhibit cell or tissue growth thereon and/or therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2007Publication date: October 11, 2007Inventors: Brian Cousins, Michael Garvey, John Fink, Rachel Williams, Patrick Doherty
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Publication number: 20070203057Abstract: Modulating agents and methods for enhancing or inhibiting cadherin-mediated functions are provided. The modulating agents comprise at least an HAV binding motif, an analogue or peptidomimetic thereof, or an antibody or fragment thereof that specifically binds to such a motif. Modulating agents may additionally comprise one or more cell adhesion recognition sequences recognized by cadherins and/or other adhesion molecules. Such modulating agents may, but need not, be linked to a targeting agent, drug and/or support material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2006Publication date: August 30, 2007Applicant: ADHEREX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Patrick Doherty, Orest Blaschuk, Barbara Gour
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Patent number: 7250780Abstract: A probe card for testing semiconductor wafers, and a method and system for testing wafers using the probe card are provided. The probe card is configured for use with a conventional testing apparatus, such as a wafer probe handler, in electrical communication with test circuitry. The probe card includes an interconnect substrate having contact members for establishing electrical communication with contact locations on the wafer. The probe card also includes a membrane for physically and electrically connecting the interconnect substrate to the testing apparatus, and a compressible member for cushioning the pressure exerted on the interconnect substrate by the testing apparatus. The interconnect substrate can be formed of silicon with raised contact members having penetrating projections. Alternately the contact members can be formed as indentations for testing bumped wafers.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: David R. Hembree, Warren M. Farnworth, Salman Akram, Alan G. Wood, C. Patrick Doherty, Andrew J. Krivy
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Patent number: 7196061Abstract: Cyclic peptides and peptidomimetics are provided that bind to and/or modulate activities associated with Trk receptors, including processes associated with the growth and repair of the central nervous system (e.g., neuronal growth and survival, axonal growth, neurite outgrowth and synaptic plasticity). Cyclic peptides and peptidomimetics are also provided that block or reduce the effect of other factors that inhibit growth and/or repair of the central nervous system. Pharmaceutical compositions and other formulations comprising these compounds are provided. In addition, the invention provides methods for using the cyclic peptides and peptidomimetics to modulate Trk mediated activities, including processes such as neuronal growth, survival and recover, axonal growth, neurite outgrowth, and synaptic plasticity. Further, the invention provides methods for promoting central nervous system (CNS) neuron growth by administering a p75 receptor binding agent.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2004Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignees: Wyeth, King's College LondonInventors: Patrick Doherty, Gareth Williams
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Publication number: 20050163786Abstract: Modulating agents and methods for enhancing or inhibiting cadherin-mediated functions are provided. The modulating agents comprise at least an HAV binding motif, an analogue or peptidomimetic thereof, or an antibody or fragment thereof that specifically binds to such a motif. Modulating agents may additionally comprise one or more cell adhesion recognition sequences recognized by cadherins and/or other adhesion molecules. Such modulating agents may, but need not, be linked to a targeting agent, drug and/or support material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2004Publication date: July 28, 2005Applicant: Adherex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Doherty, Orest Blaschuk, Barbara Gour
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Publication number: 20050164920Abstract: Cyclic peptides and peptidomimetics are provided that bind to and/or modulate activities associated with Trk receptors, including processes associated with the growth and repair of the central nervous system (e.g., neuronal growth and survival, axonal growth, neurite outgrowth and synaptic plasticity). Cyclic peptides and peptidomimetics are also provided that block or reduce the effect of other factors that inhibit growth and/or repair of the central nervous system. Pharmaceutical compositions and other formulations comprising these compounds are provided. In addition, the invention provides methods for using the cyclic peptides and peptidomimetics to modulate Trk mediated activities, including processes such as neuronal growth, survival and recover, axonal growth, neurite outgrowth, and synaptic plasticity. Further, the invention provides methods for promoting central nervous system (CNS) neuron growth by administering a p75 receptor binding agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2004Publication date: July 28, 2005Applicant: WyethInventors: Patrick Doherty, Gareth Williams
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Patent number: 6910896Abstract: An apparatus is provided for simulating and monitoring a respiration pattern of a human. The apparatus generally includes a reservoir having an outlet, and actuator disposed in the reservoir for moving fluid in and out of the reservoir, and a control unit coupled to the actuator for controlling the actuator to simulate and monitor a respiration pattern of a human. Also, a method is provided for simulating and monitoring a respiration pattern of a human. The method includes steps of generating a waveform defining the respiration pattern and controlling an actuator to move fluid in and out of a reservoir based on the waveform. The apparatus and method can accurately simulate and monitor a respiration pattern of a human, especially an infant and a young child, and offer a flexibility to stimulate variety of respiration patterns.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2001Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Ram Consulting, Inc.Inventors: John E. Owens, Scott M. Milkovich, Daniel K. Stool, Patrick Doherty
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Patent number: 6853211Abstract: A system for testing semiconductor components contained on a substrate, such as a wafer, a panel, a leadframe or a module, includes an interconnect configured to electrically engage all of the components on the substrate at the same time. The interconnect includes a switching network configured to selectively apply test signals to selected components, to electrically isolate defective components and to transmit test signals from selected groups of components. The system also includes a test apparatus, such as a wafer prober or a carrier for handling the substrate. A method for testing includes the steps of providing the interconnect having the switching network, and controlling test signals to the components using the switching network to perform various test procedures, such as functionality tests, parametric tests and burn-in tests.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: C. Patrick Doherty, Jorge L. de Varona, Salman Akram
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Publication number: 20040260585Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring a benefit of business improvements. Actual performance information of a business is collected and stored in a storage device. The actual performance information is compared to estimated performance information prior to implementation of the business improvement. The benefit of the business improvement may then be measured by comparing the actual performance information to the estimated performance information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventors: Glynn Alan Spangenberg, William Patrick Doherty, Monica Lynn Wyly, James P. Scales, Dean Joseph Sipe
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Patent number: 6806255Abstract: Modulating agents and methods for enhancing or inhibiting cadherin-mediated functions are provided. The modulating agents comprise at least an HAV binding motif, an analogue or peptidomimetic thereof, or an antibody or fragment thereof that specifically binds to such a motif. Modulating agents may additionally comprise one or more cell adhesion recognition sequences recognized by cadherins and/or other adhesion molecules. Such modulating agents may, but need not, be linked to a targeting agent, drug and/or support material.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2002Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: Adherex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Doherty, Orest W. Blaschuk, Barbara J. Gour
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Patent number: 6798224Abstract: A probe card for testing semiconductor wafers, and a method and system for testing wafers using the probe card are provided. The probe card is configured for use with a conventional testing apparatus, such as a wafer probe handler, in electrical communication with test circuitry. The probe card includes an interconnect substrate having contact members for establishing electrical communication with contact locations on the wafer. The probe card also includes a membrane for physically and electrically connecting the interconnect substrate to the testing apparatus, and a compressible member for cushioning the pressure exerted on the interconnect substrate by the testing apparatus. The interconnect substrate can be formed of silicon with raised contact members having penetrating projections. Alternately the contact members can be formed as indentations for testing bumped wafers.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: David R. Hembree, Warren M. Farnworth, Salman Akram, Alan G. Wood, C. Patrick Doherty, Andrew J. Krivy
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Publication number: 20040132222Abstract: A probe card for testing semiconductor wafers, and a method and system for testing wafers using the probe card are provided. The probe card is configured for use with a conventional testing apparatus, such as a wafer probe handler, in electrical communication with test circuitry. The probe card includes an interconnect substrate having contact members for establishing electrical communication with contact locations on the wafer. The probe card also includes a membrane for physically and electrically connecting the interconnect substrate to the testing apparatus, and a compressible member for cushioning the pressure exerted on the interconnect substrate by the testing apparatus. The interconnect substrate can be formed of silicon with raised contact members having penetrating projections. Alternately the contact members can be formed as indentations for testing bumped wafers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventors: David R. Hembree, Warren M. Farnworth, Salman Akram, Alan G. Wood, C. Patrick Doherty, Andrew J. Krivy
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Publication number: 20040021480Abstract: A system for testing semiconductor components contained on a substrate, such as a wafer, a panel, a leadframe or a module, includes an interconnect configured to electrically engage all of the components on the substrate at the same time. The interconnect includes a switching network configured to selectively apply test signals to selected components, to electrically isolate defective components and to transmit test signals from selected groups of components. The system also includes a test apparatus, such as a wafer prober or a carrier for handling the substrate. A method for testing includes the steps of providing the interconnect having the switching network, and controlling test signals to the components using the switching network to perform various test procedures, such as functionality tests, parametric tests and burn-in tests.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: C. Patrick Doherty, Jorge L. De Varona, Salman Akram
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Patent number: 6677776Abstract: A system for testing semiconductor components contained on a substrate, such as a wafer, a panel, a leadframe or a module, includes an interconnect configured to electrically engage all of the components on the substrate at the same time. The interconnect includes a switching network configured to selectively apply test signals to selected components, to electrically isolate defective components and to transmit test signals from selected groups of components. The system also includes a test apparatus, such as a wafer prober or a carrier for handling the substrate. A method for testing includes the steps of providing the interconnect having the switching network, and controlling test signals to the components using the switching network to perform various test procedures, such as functionality tests, parametric tests and burn-in tests.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2002Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: C. Patrick Doherty, Salman Akram, Jorge L. de Varona
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Publication number: 20030109454Abstract: Modulating agents and methods for enhancing or inhibiting cadherin-mediated functions are provided. The modulating agents comprise at least an HAV binding motif, an analogue or peptidomimetic thereof, or an antibody or fragment thereof that specifically binds to such a motif. Modulating agents may additionally comprise one or more cell adhesion recognition sequences recognized by cadherins and/or other adhesion molecules. Such modulating agents may, but need not, be linked to a targeting agent, drug and/or support material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2002Publication date: June 12, 2003Applicant: Adherex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Doherty, Orest W. Blaschuk, Barbara J. Gour