Patents by Inventor R. Wolf

R. Wolf 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).

  • Load spreading interposer
    Patent number: 9312607
    Abstract: A package for active electronics is provided. The package includes a housing structure configured to house the active electronics, a connector element and an interposer element disposed to define a tie point between the housing structure and the connector element such that the tie point is remote from respective edges of the housing structure and the connector element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Inventor: Steven R. Wolf
  • Method and apparatus for filling a steam chamber
    Patent number: 9289094
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for filling a steam chamber. In one exemplary embodiment, a steam chamber is placed in selective communication with a vacuum pump and a heat transfer medium, such as a source of deaerated water. The steam chamber is then placed in communication with the vacuum pump, which draws a vacuum on the steam chamber and begins removing air from the interior thereof. Once a sufficient vacuum has been drawn on the steam chamber and substantially all of the air removed therefrom, the steam chamber may be placed in communication with the heat transfer medium. In one exemplary embodiment, the heat transfer medium is deaerated water. A predetermined amount of heat transfer medium is then allowed to fill the steam chamber. Once the predetermined amount of deaerated water has been received within the steam chamber, a steam chamber may be sealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: ACCUTEMP PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Larry R. Wolf
  • PROCESSING BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL FOR FLOW CYTOMETRY EVALUATION FOR VIRUS PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20160076981
    Abstract: In a method for processing biological materials for flow cytometry evaluation for virus particles, a mixture including biological material and purification particles is centrifuged to prepare a centrifuged composition including a supernatant that may be further processed prior to the flow cytometry evaluation. The purification particles include porous cores functionalized to capture smaller-size impurities in a biological material sample and a porous size-exclusion shell surrounding the core to exclude larger-size components of the biological material from entering into the core. Multiple samples may be processed in multi-sample processing units. A product may contain a sealed container with the unit quantity of purification particle in a storage liquid and a kit may include such a sealed container and a centrifugal filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Kathy L. Rowlen, Erica Dawson Tenent, Lauren R. Wolfe
  • Applicator for oropharyngeal anesthetic
    Patent number: 9265898
    Abstract: An anesthetic dispensing device (100) particularly adapted to apply anesthetic agent to the oral cavity and upper tracheal area of a medical patient prior to intubation of such patient. An exemplary dispenser (100) includes a handle (110) operably connected to a retractor (112) that carries an anesthetic dispensing device (104). A currently preferred dispensing device (104) includes a fluid-dispersing nozzle (118) in fluid communication with a syringe (116). Sometimes, an optical device (164) is coupled to the dispenser (100) to permit direct visualization of the application of anesthetic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Wolfe Tory Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Govind R. C. Rajan, Marshall T. Denton, Perry W. Croll, Mark A. Christensen, Timothy R. Wolfe, J. Michael Brown
  • SPEECHLESS INTERACTION WITH A SPEECH RECOGNITION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20160034249
    Abstract: Embodiments for interacting with speech input systems are provided. One example provides an electronic device including an earpiece, a speech input system, and a speechless input system. The electronic device further includes instructions executable to present requests to a user via audio outputs, and receive user inputs in response to the requests via a first input mode in which user inputs are made via the speech input system, and also receive user inputs in response to the requests via a second input mode in which responses to the requests are made via the speechless input system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Austin Seungmin Lee, Oscar E. Murillo, Yuenkeen Cheong, Lorenz Henric Jentz, Lisa Stifelman, Monika R. Wolf, Christina Chen
  • Compositions and methods to inhibit kidney stone growth
    Patent number: 9233135
    Abstract: An oral dosage form or plurality of oral dosage forms comprising as active ingredients citric acid, magnesium citrate, phytin, pyridoxine, and musa is disclosed. The oral dosage form(s) is useful for inhibiting calcium oxalate crystal growth and for treating or inhibiting growth of kidney stones. Methods of inhibiting calcium oxalate crystal growth and of treating or preventing kidney stones are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: KIDNEY STONE LABORATORIES, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory K. Hayer, Brendan Magrab, Henry R. Wolfe, Jr.
  • System of receiving prerecorded media discs from users
    Patent number: 9123375
    Abstract: A system of receiving prerecorded media discs from users is disclosed. The system may include a control system having a processor capable of accessing a library associating a native bar code with the content of a prerecorded media disc and receiving the identification of a native bar code of a media disc from an optical disc identification system. The system may also include a user interface system having a buy-back activator and being adapted to receive a media disc from a user, where the user interface is capable of communicating a buy-back price to the user. An optical disc identification system may include a disc holder, a light source, a sensor capable of capturing a digital image of the hub of a media disc including a native bar code, and an image processor capable of reading the native bar code from a digital image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Inventors: Dwain Crackel, David W. Ferguson, Victor A. Kean, Philip Pointer, Alan R. Wolf
  • Fuel Cell for Use in an Alcohol Breath Tester
    Publication number: 20150241381
    Abstract: An improved alcohol fuel cell sensor and alcohol breath tester assembly where wires for connection to the electrodes are bent to have a generally planar base portion which may be positioned toward the center of the electrodes and an upright that then extends to the outside of the case. The uprights are generally perpendicular to the base allowing the wires to exit the housing toward the center, as opposed to toward an edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Joe Fodor, Karl R. Wolf, JR.
  • PROCESSING BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL FOR FLOW CYTOMETRY EVALUATION FOR VIRUS PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20150232911
    Abstract: In a method for processing biological materials for flow cytometry evaluation for virus particles, a mixture including biological material and purification particles is centrifuged to prepare a centrifuged composition including a supernatant that may be further processed prior to the flow cytometry evaluation. The purification particles include porous cores functionalized to capture smaller-size impurities in a biological material sample and a porous size-exclusion shell surrounding the core to exclude larger-size components of the biological material from entering into the core. Multiple samples may be processed in multi-sample processing units. A product may contain a sealed container with the unit quantity of purification particle in a storage liquid and a kit may include such a sealed container and a centrifugal filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Kathy L. Rowlen, Erica Dawson Tenent, Lauren R. Wolfe
  • Method Of Improving Animal Tissue Quality By Supplementing The Animal Diet With Mixed Tocotrienols
    Publication number: 20150201648
    Abstract: A novel method for improving the meat quality of an animal is provided. The method comprises feeding the animal a diet supplemented with mixed tocotrienols in an amount effective to improve the meat quality. The mixed tocotrienols may be fed alone or in combination with other antioxidants, such as other plant phenolics, alpha lipoic acid and N-acetylcysteine. The method may be practiced on non-ruminants and ruminants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Fred R. Wolf, Court A. Saunders
  • Apparatus and method for management of electronic notices
    Patent number: 9082150
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, an apparatus includes a memory and a processor. The processor is operable to present, in a first region of a display, information associated with a first service based at least in part upon the user. The processor is further operable to present information associated with a second, third and fourth service. Additionally, the processor may receive an update to the information associated with the first service and present, in the first region of the display, the update to the information associated with the first service. Finally, the processor is operable to detect a first touch on the first region of the display indicating a selection of the first service and present details associated with the first service in response to detecting the first touch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Carrie A. Hanson, Laura C. Bondesen, Nicole Chen, Katherine Dintenfass, Scott R. Enscoe, Leo Kopelow, Yameng Li, Brett Newman, Nicholas Sharp, Marc L. Warshawsky, Alexander C. Wittkowski, Jon R. Wolf
  • REAL-TIME CONVERSATIONAL ANALYTICS FACILITY
    Publication number: 20150195406
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for receiving a communication, analyzing the communication in real-time or near real-time using a computer-based communications analytics facility for at least one of a language characteristic and an acoustic characteristic, wherein for analyzing the language characteristic of voice communications, the communication is converted to text using computer-based speech recognition, determining at least one of the category, the score, the sentiment, or the alert associated with the communication using the at least one language and/or acoustic characteristic, and providing a dynamic graphical representation of the at least one category, score, sentiment, or alert through a graphical user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Michael C. Dwyer, Erik A. Strand, Scott R. Wolf, Frank Salinas, Jeffrey A. Gallino, Scott A. Kendrick, Shaoyu Xue
  • Method and apparatus for directing steam distribution in a steam cooker
    Patent number: 9066523
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for directing steam distribution in a steam cooker. In one exemplary embodiment, steam is directed through a steam cooker by a plenum that is in fluid communication with a steam chamber. As steam is generated within the steam chamber, the steam fills the chamber where it is directed to the plenum. In one exemplary embodiment, the plenum is formed to extend vertically along an interior wall of the steam cooker. In one exemplary embodiment, the plenum is defined between an interior wall of the steam cooker and a steam distributor that has a plurality of openings formed therein. The openings in the steam distributor allow for steam rising within the plenum to exit into the cooking chamber by passing through the openings. A pressure switch may be utilized to turn off the steam generator in the steam cooker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: ACCUTEMP PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Craig A. Seitz, Lawrence R. Wolf
  • Fuel cell housing for use in an alcohol breath tester
    Patent number: 9057691
    Abstract: An alcohol fuel cell sensor and the resultant alcohol breath tester assembly. The disclosed housing creates an alcohol breath tester assembly that protects the electrode sensor from liquid ingress, maximizes the sample contact with the platinum electrode surface, and provides a smooth path facilitating laminar flow of the sample through the sensor. This, in turn, provides good flushing of the volume without creating eddies or other turbulence. Additionally, the housing can utilize a vapor barrier layer in the assembly and restricts the layer from touching the electrode surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Alcotek, Inc.
    Inventors: Joe Fodor, Karl R. Wolf, Jr.
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRAINED MULTISTATE REACTION PATHWAY DESIGN
    Publication number: 20150154347
    Abstract: Methods and systems for designing the sequences of multiple nucleic acid strands intended to hybridize in solution via a prescribed reaction pathway are described. Sequence design is formulated as a multistate optimization problem using a set of target test tubes containing different subsets of the strands to represent reactant, intermediate, and product states of the system. Each target test tube contains a set of desired “on-target” complexes, each with a target secondary structure and target concentration, and a set of undesired “off-target” complexes, each with vanishing target concentration. Optimization of the equilibrium ensemble properties of the target test tubes may implement both a positive design paradigm, explicitly designing for on-pathway states, and a negative design paradigm, explicitly designing against off-pathway states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Brian R. Wolfe, Robert Dirks, Joseph N. Zadeh, Niles A. Pierce
  • Fuel cell for use in an alcohol breath tester
    Patent number: 9038436
    Abstract: An improved alcohol fuel cell sensor and alcohol breath tester assembly where wires for connection to the electrodes are bent to have a generally planar base portion which may be positioned toward the center of the electrodes and an upright that then extends to the outside of the case. The uprights are generally perpendicular to the base allowing the wires to exit the housing toward the center, as opposed to toward an edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Alcotek, Inc.
    Inventors: Joe Fodor, Karl R. Wolf, Jr.
  • Fuel cell fermentation monitor
    Patent number: 9034171
    Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing an automated process which calculates the current specific gravity of a liquid by using the original gravity of a fermenting liquid and a measurement of the percent alcohol by volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Alcotek, Inc.
    Inventors: John Mitchell, Karl R. Wolf, Jr., Patrick Clifford
  • Pillbox for a cellular phone having a port
    Patent number: 9010535
    Abstract: A pillbox for a cellular phone having a port or socket is disclosed which includes a body portion for one or more pills, a closure portion for closing the body portion, and an attachment portion for insertion into the port or socket of the cellular phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Walgreen Co.
    Inventors: Michael R. Wolf, Steven Gudenkauf
  • Aminosteroids for the Treatment of a PTP1B Associated Disease
    Publication number: 20150099727
    Abstract: This application is directed to the use of aminosteroid compounds for the selective inhibition of the enzyme PTP1B in a mammal for the treatment of diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: Ohr Pharmaceutical Inc.
    Inventors: Michael McLane, Inez Ruiz-White, W. Lee Maloy, Henry R. Wolfe
  • Pouch straw
    Patent number: D723314
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Nuk USA LLC
    Inventors: Richard H. Gates, Christopher R. Wolf