Patents by Inventor Paul Mann
Paul Mann 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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Patent number: 11933284Abstract: A vacuum exhaust system includes a plurality of turbo pumps that evacuate a plurality of vacuum chambers. A plurality of chamber valves are positioned between the turbo pumps and the plurality of vacuum chambers. A plurality of branch channels are each connected to a corresponding exhaust of the plurality of turbo pumps and a main channel is formed from a confluence of the branch channels. A booster vacuum pump is connected to the main channel. A backing vacuum pump is connected to an exhaust of the booster vacuum pump. A plurality of bypass channels, each having a valve, provide a fluid communication path between at least some of the plurality of vacuum chambers and the booster vacuum pump.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Edwards LimitedInventors: Nigel Paul Schofield, Christopher Mark Bailey, Michael Andrew Galtry, Andrew David Mann
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Patent number: 11911173Abstract: A system for quantifying risk associated with preclinical indicators of one or more clinical skin conditions, the system is formed of a plurality of measurement tools in connection with a processor, the measurement tools configured to various pre-clinical indicators of the skin health of a subject' hand, where the processor is configured to calculate a score based on the combined data from the plurality of measurement tools, this score being representative of the subject's risk of future development of one or more clinical skin conditions.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Deb IP LimitedInventors: Paul Blount, John Hines, Caroline Fellows, Chris Lang, Chris Mann, Kevin Ormandy
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Publication number: 20230227898Abstract: An assay is provided for the rapid detection of nucleic acids via a modified LAMP reaction coupled with colorimetric reporter utilizing a gold nanoparticle—peptide nucleic acid (AuNP-PNA) probe system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2022Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Paul Mann, Matthew Jennings
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Publication number: 20230029789Abstract: Various embodiments of an interconnect device and modules and systems that utilize such interconnect device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the interconnect device can include a printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB can include a substrate forming a resiliently deflectable element, a conductive material disposed on the substrate, and an electrical contact disposed on the resiliently deflectable element and electrically coupled to the conductive material. The interconnect device can also include a connector that includes a connecting pin configured to electrically couple with the electrical contact of the resiliently deflectable element of the PCB and cause the resiliently deflectable element to deflect when the element contacts the connecting pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: John Mark Tischer, Christopher Jennings Madsen, Roger Paul Mann
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Patent number: 11476605Abstract: Various embodiments of an interconnect device and modules and systems that utilize such interconnect device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the interconnect device can include a printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB can include a substrate forming a resiliently deflectable element, a conductive material disposed on the substrate, and an electrical contact disposed on the resiliently deflectable element and electrically coupled to the conductive material. The interconnect device can also include a connector that includes a connecting pin configured to electrically couple with the electrical contact of the resiliently deflectable element of the PCB and cause the resiliently deflectable element to deflect when the element contacts the connecting pin.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Qorvo Biotechnologies, LLCInventors: John Mark Tischer, Christopher Jennings Madsen, Roger Paul Mann
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Patent number: 10825258Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes by a computing device, displaying a user interface for designing augmented-reality effects. The method includes receiving user input through the user interface. The method includes displaying a graph generated based on the user input. The graph may include multiple nodes and one or more edges. The nodes may include a detector node and a filter node connected by one or more edges. The method includes detecting, in accordance with an object type specified by the detector node, one or more object instances of the object type appearing in a scene. The method includes selecting, in accordance with at least one criterion specified by the filter node, at least one of the one or more detected object instances that satisfies the criterion. The method includes rendering an augmented-reality effect based on at least the selected object instance.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Facebook, Inc.Inventors: Stef Marc Smet, Thomas Paul Mann, Michael Slater, Hannes Luc Herman Verlinde
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Publication number: 20200224261Abstract: An assay is provided for the rapid detection of nucleic acids via a modified LAMP reaction coupled with colorimetric reporter utilizing a gold nanoparticle-peptide nucleic acid (AuNP-PNA) probe system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2019Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Paul Mann, Matthew Jennings
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Patent number: 10499733Abstract: A shoe rock for holding organizing and holding shoes is provided. The shoe rack may include a base detachably connected to a first side rail and a second side rail, the first side rail and the second side rail extending upward from the base at an angle from 45 degrees to less than 90 degrees; and a plurality of shelves, each shelf comprising (a) a shelf platform; (b) a first joint detachably connected to the first side rail; and (c) a second joint detachably connected to the second side rail. The plurality of shelves can be at least three shelves. In addition, the present invention may include a kid for a shoe rack that includes a base, a first and second side rail, where each side rail has an angled first end that has an angle from 45 degrees to less than 90 degrees, a plurality of shelves that each has a platform, a first joint and a second joint and includes a plurality of fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Whitmor, Inc.Inventors: Sandy Felsenthal, Steve Westcott, Milton D. Ruiz, Paul Mann
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Patent number: 10488085Abstract: Thermoelectric energy storage system and an associated method are disclosed. The thermoelectric energy storage system includes a first refrigeration system, a power system, a first thermal storage unit, and a second thermal storage unit. The first refrigeration system includes a first heat exchanger, a first compressor, a second heat exchanger, and a first expander. The first heat exchanger is disposed upstream relative to the first compressor. The power system includes a third heat exchanger, a second compressor, a fourth heat exchanger, a fifth heat exchanger, and a second expander. The third heat exchanger is disposed upstream relative to the fourth heat exchanger. The fifth heat exchanger is disposed downstream relative to the second expander. The first thermal storage unit is coupled to the first heat exchanger and the fifth heat exchanger. The second thermal storage unit is coupled to the first refrigeration system and the power system.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Andrew Maxwell Peter, Douglas Carl Hofer, Roger Allen Shisler, Chiranjeev Kalra, Andrew Paul Mann
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Publication number: 20180340712Abstract: Thermoelectric energy storage system and an associated method are disclosed. The thermoelectric energy storage system includes a first refrigeration system, a power system, a first thermal storage unit, and a second thermal storage unit. The first refrigeration system includes a first heat exchanger, a first compressor, a second heat exchanger, and a first expander. The first heat exchanger is disposed upstream relative to the first compressor. The power system includes a third heat exchanger, a second compressor, a fourth heat exchanger, a fifth heat exchanger, and a second expander. The third heat exchanger is disposed upstream relative to the fourth heat exchanger. The fifth heat exchanger is disposed downstream relative to the second expander. The first thermal storage unit is coupled to the first heat exchanger and the fifth heat exchanger. The second thermal storage unit is coupled to the first refrigeration system and the power system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2017Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventors: Andrew Maxwell PETER, Douglas Carl HOFER, Roger Allen SHISLER, Chiranjeev KALRA, Andrew Paul MANN
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Publication number: 20180132612Abstract: A shoe rock for holding organizing and holding shoes is provided. The shoe rack may include a base detachably connected to a first side rail and a second side rail, the first side rail and the second side rail extending upward from the base at an angle from 45 degrees to less than 90 degrees; and a plurality of shelves, each shelf comprising (a) a shelf platform; (b) a first joint detachably connected to the first side rail; and (c) a second joint detachably connected to the second side rail. The plurality of shelves can be at least three shelves. In addition, the present invention may include a kid for a shoe rack that includes a base, a first and second side rail, where each side rail has an angled first end that has an angle from 45 degrees to less than 90 degrees, a plurality of shelves that each has a platform, a first joint and a second joint and includes a plurality of fasteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Sandy Felsenthal, Steve Westcott, Milton D. Ruiz, Paul Mann
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Patent number: 9370552Abstract: Methods and compositions for modulating an immune response in a subject are provided. Methods include administering to the subject a composition comprising an effective amount of a lymphocyte differentiation factor, e.g., protein A (PA), sufficient to modulate the immune response. Compositions include a lymphocyte differentiation factor, e.g., protein A (PA), in an amount less than 1 ?g.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Protalex, Inc.Inventor: Paul Mann
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Publication number: 20160172775Abstract: Various embodiments of an interconnect device and modules and systems that utilize such interconnect device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the interconnect device can include a printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB can include a substrate forming a resiliently deflectable element, a conductive material disposed on the substrate, and an electrical contact disposed on the resiliently deflectable element and electrically coupled to the conductive material. The interconnect device can also include a connector that includes a connecting pin configured to electrically couple with the element of the PCB and cause the resiliently deflectable element to deflect when the element contacts the connecting pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: John Mark Tischer, Christopher Jennings Madsen, Roger Paul Mann
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Publication number: 20140093539Abstract: Methods and compositions for modulating an immune response in a subject are provided. Methods include administering to the subject a composition comprising an effective amount of a lymphocyte differentiation factor, e.g., protein A (PA), sufficient to modulate the immune response. Compositions include a lymphocyte differentiation factor, e.g., protein A (PA), in an amount less than 1 ?g.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: Protalex, Inc.Inventor: Paul Mann
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Patent number: 8603486Abstract: Methods and compositions for modulating an immune response in a subject are provided. Methods include administering to the subject a composition comprising an effective amount of a lymphocyte differentiation factor, e.g., protein A (PA), sufficient to modulate the immune response. Compositions include a lymphocyte differentiation factor, e.g., protein A (PA), in an amount less than 1 ?g.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Protalex, Inc.Inventor: Paul Mann
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Publication number: 20120294895Abstract: Methods and compositions for modulating an immune response in a subject are provided. Methods include administering to the subject a composition comprising an effective amount of a lymphocyte differentiation factor, e.g., protein A (PA), sufficient to modulate the immune response. Compositions include a lymphocyte differentiation factor, e.g., protein A (PA), in an amount less than 1 ?g.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: Protalex, Inc.Inventor: PAUL MANN
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Patent number: 8168189Abstract: Methods and compositions for modulating an immune response in a subject are provided. Methods include administering to the subject a composition comprising an effective amount of a lymphocyte differentiation factor, e.g., protein A (PA), sufficient to modulate the immune response. Compositions include a lymphocyte differentiation factor, e.g., protein A (PA), in an amount less than 1 ?g.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2010Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Protalex, Inc.Inventor: Paul Mann
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Publication number: 20110064762Abstract: Methods and compositions for modulating an immune response in a subject are provided. Methods include administering to the subject a composition comprising an effective amount of a lymphocyte differentiation factor, e.g., protein A (PA), sufficient to modulate the immune response. Compositions include a lymphocyte differentiation factor, e.g., protein A (PA), in an amount less than 1 ?g.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: Protalex, Inc.Inventor: PAUL MANN
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Patent number: 7807170Abstract: Methods and compositions for modulating an immune response in a subject are provided. Methods include administering to the subject a composition comprising an effective amount of a lymphocyte differentiation factor, e.g., protein A (PA), sufficient to modulate the immune response. Compositions include a lymphocyte differentiation factor, e.g., protein A (PA), in an amount less than 1 ?g.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Protalex, Inc.Inventor: Paul Mann
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Patent number: D841374Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Whitmor, Inc.Inventors: Sandy Felsenthal, Steve Westcott, Milton D. Ruiz, Paul Mann