Patents by Inventor Randolph Lewis
Randolph Lewis 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: 12001904Abstract: Implantable transponders comprising no ferromagnetic parts for use in medical implants are disclosed herein. Such transponders may assist in preventing interference of transponders with medical imaging technologies. Such transponders may optionally be of a small size, and may assist in collecting and transmitting data and information regarding implanted medical devices. Methods of using such transponders, readers for detecting such transponders, and methods for using such readers are also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2023Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Establishment Labs S.A.Inventors: Randolph Keith Geissler, Rudy A. Mazzocchi, Juan José Chacón Quirós, Steven A. Lewis
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Patent number: 11255141Abstract: A power tong having a door that pivots in a vertical plane that is parallel to a plane that includes the axis of the tubular being made up or broken down by the power tong. The door is pivotally coupled to a power tong body for movement between an open position, that allows a tubular joint to be introduced through a throat and into a bay of the power tong, and a closed position that closes the bay of the power tong to enable the gripping and rotating components of the power tong to be engaged to grip and rotate the tubular joint introduced into the power tong. The power tong door includes structures that are engaged upon pivotal closure of the door with corresponding structures on the power tong body.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Eckel Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Randolph Lewis Stuart, Dwayne Austin Weddle
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Publication number: 20180252058Abstract: A power tong having a door that pivots in a vertical plane that is parallel to a plane that includes the axis of the tubular being made up or broken down by the power tong. The door is pivotally coupled to a power tong body for movement between an open position, that allows a tubular joint to be introduced through a throat and into a bay of the power tong, and a closed position that closes the bay of the power tong to enable the gripping and rotating components of the power tong to be engaged to grip and rotate the tubular joint introduced into the power tong. The power tong door includes structures that are engaged upon pivotal closure of the door with corresponding structures on the power tong body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Randolph Lewis Stuart, Dwayne Austin Weddle
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Patent number: 8943780Abstract: A method of transferring a plurality of tablets of a product from a first blister card comprising a first plurality of blisters to a second blister card comprising a second plurality of blisters includes discharging the plurality of tablets from the first plurality of blisters of the first blister card. Then, each of the plurality of tablets are guided along one of a plurality of passageways defined by a transfer fixture positioned between the first blister card and the second blister card. Finally, the plurality of tablets are received in the second plurality of blisters of the second blister card. The method includes monitoring the selection and configuration of product loading cartridges to a filling machine and monitoring the transfer of product from an intermediate card to a blister card.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Walgreen Co.Inventors: Sean McGonagle, Greg Pankow, J. Randolph Lewis, Victor Lee
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Patent number: 8915051Abstract: A method of transferring a plurality of tablets of a product from a first blister card including a first plurality of blisters to a second blister card including a second plurality of blisters includes discharging the plurality of tablets from the first plurality of blisters of the first blister card. Then, each of the plurality of tablets are guided along one of a plurality of passageways defined by a transfer fixture positioned between the first blister card and the second blister card. Finally, the plurality of tablets are received in the second plurality of blisters of the second blister card.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2010Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Walgreen Co.Inventors: Sean McGonagle, Greg Pankow, J. Randolph Lewis, Victor Lee
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Patent number: 8583457Abstract: A system and methods for coordinating and displaying a short name of a drug are disclosed. The short name may be a subset of the prescribed drug's name, it may be an independent name, or it may be a graphical symbol. Short names for multiple drugs of a patient may be related by a common naming convention. Short names may be printed onto a reference card along with an indication corresponding to the drug's dosing regime. Short names may also be printed onto medicament container labels, additional instruction sheets, labels used for stocking and the like. The short name may be selectable and may be stored.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Walgreen Co.Inventor: J. Randolph Lewis
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Patent number: 8489430Abstract: A system and methods for coordinating and displaying a short name of a drug are disclosed. The short name may be a subset of the prescribed drug's name, it may be an independent name, or it may be a graphical symbol. Short names for multiple drugs of a patient may be related by a common naming convention. Short names may be printed onto a reference card along with an indication corresponding to the drug's dosing regime. Short names may also be printed onto medicament container labels, additional instruction sheets, labels used for stocking and the like. The short name may be selectable and may be stored.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2008Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Walgreen Co.Inventor: J. Randolph Lewis
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Patent number: 8251219Abstract: A new package for medicine has an extended base section that has a generally planar top surface. A series of separate receptacles with frusto-conical walls are positioned across the base section. The receptacles are not integral with (or adhered to) the base section. Instead, each of the receptacles is nested in one of a series of apertures in the base section. Each receptacle has a flange that extends outwardly from and surrounds the opening on the receptacle. The flange has a top surface that is wider than the aperture in which the receptacle is nested, preventing the receptacle from falling through the aperture. A flexible, removable top sheet is sealed to a part of the top surface of the base section, sealing the medicine within the walls of the receptacles and preventing the receptacles from being lifted out of the aperture until the top sheet is peeled back. The top sheet may be adhered to the base section along lines of adhesion that surround each of the openings.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2007Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Walgreen Co.Inventor: J. Randolph Lewis
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Patent number: 7971414Abstract: An apparatus for transferring a plurality of tablets of a product from a first blister card to a second blister card includes a press plate, a transfer fixture, and a tray. The press plate is adapted for displacement between a first position and a second position to force the plurality of tablets out of a plurality of blisters carried by the first blister card. The transfer fixture includes a plurality of passageways, each of which is adapted to receive one tablet of the plurality of tablets from the first blister card. The passageways further direct the tablets into a corresponding plurality of blisters carried by the second blister card. The tray supports the second blister card adjacent the transfer fixture for receiving the tablets.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Walgreen Co.Inventors: Sean McGonagle, Greg Pankow, J. Randolph Lewis, Victor Lee
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Patent number: 7946101Abstract: A method of transferring a plurality of tablets of a product from a first blister card comprising a first plurality of blisters to a second blister card comprising a second plurality of blisters includes discharging the plurality of tablets from the first plurality of blisters of the first blister card. Then, each of the plurality of tablets are guided along one of a plurality of passageways defined by a transfer fixture positioned between the first blister card and the second blister card. Finally, the plurality of tablets are received in the second plurality of blisters of the second blister card. The method includes monitoring the deposit of product to the blister card and verifying the contents of the blister card.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Walgreen Co.Inventors: Sean McGonagle, Greg Pankow, J. Randolph Lewis, Victor Lee
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Patent number: 7925376Abstract: Dumping stations for receiving articles and discharging the articles into a collection area are disclosed. Each dumping station includes a bin having pick and dump modes. In the pick mode, articles placed in the bin are retained, while in the dump mode, articles are deposited onto a central conveyor. The bin is biased, via gravity, toward the dump mode. A releasable latch is provided for retaining the bin in the pick mode. A processor is operably coupled to the latch and provides a release signal, whereby the latch releases the bin, thereby allowing the bin to switch to the dump mode. The bin may further include a status indicator for assisting a stock worker in identifying the bin in which to place articles.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2002Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Walgreen Co.Inventor: J. Randolph Lewis
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Patent number: 7818950Abstract: A method of transferring a plurality of tablets of a product from a first blister card including a first plurality of blisters to a second blister card including a second plurality of blisters includes discharging the plurality of tablets from the first plurality of blisters of the first blister card. Then, each of the plurality of tablets are guided along one of a plurality of passageways defined by a transfer fixture positioned between the first blister card and the second blister card. Finally, the plurality of tablets are received in the second plurality of blisters of the second blister card.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Walgreen Co.Inventors: Sean McGonagle, Greg Pankow, J. Randolph Lewis, Victor Lee
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Patent number: 7779614Abstract: A method of filling a multi-dose blister card first includes selecting a first intermediate blister card comprising a plurality of tablets of a first product stored within a first plurality of intermediate blisters. Additionally, a multi-dose blister card including a plurality of multi-dose blisters that are empty is selected. The plurality of tablets of the first product from the first plurality of intermediate blisters are transferred into the plurality of multi-dose blisters. Next, a second intermediate blister card including a plurality of tablets of a second product stored within a second plurality of intermediate blisters is selected. The plurality of tablets of the second product are then transferred into the plurality of multi-dose blisters such that at least one of the multi-dose blisters contains one tablet of the first product and one product of the second product.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Walgreen Co.Inventors: Sean McGonagle, Greg Pankow, J. Randolph Lewis, Victor Lee
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Publication number: 20080109923Abstract: The present invention relates to the fields of molecular biology and plant biology. Specifically, the invention is directed to the methods for expressing spider silk proteins in plants and the synthesis and purification of spider silk proteins therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventors: Don Roth, Randolph Lewis
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Method for making an integrated circuit device with dielectrically isolated tubs and related circuit
Patent number: 6989552Abstract: A method for making an integrated circuit includes forming spaced-apart trenches on a surface of a single crystal silicon substrate, lining the trenches with a silicon oxide layer, forming a first polysilicon layer over the silicon oxide layer, forming a second polysilicon layer over the first polysilicon layer, and removing a thickness of the single crystal silicon substrate to expose tubs of single crystal silicon in the second polysilicon layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2002Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: Agere Systems Inc.Inventors: Charles Arthur Goodwin, Daniel David Leffel, William Randolph Lewis -
Publication number: 20050010035Abstract: Spider silk proteinencodingnucleic acids, polypeptides and antibodies immunologically specificthereforeare disclosed. Methods of use therefore are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2002Publication date: January 13, 2005Inventors: Randolph Lewis, Cheryl Hayashi, John Gatesey, Dagmara Motriuk
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Publication number: 20030135300Abstract: Dumping stations for receiving articles and discharging the articles into a collection area are disclosed. Each dumping station includes a bin having pick and dump modes. In the pick mode, articles placed in the bin are retained, while in the dump mode, articles are deposited onto a central conveyor. The bin is biased, via gravity, toward the dump mode. A releasable latch is provided for retaining the bin in the pick mode. A processor is operably coupled to the latch and provides a release signal, whereby the latch releases the bin, thereby allowing the bin to switch to the dump mode. The bin may further include a status indicator for assisting a stock worker in identifying the bin in which to place articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventor: J. Randolph Lewis
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Method for making an integrated circuit device with dielectrically isolated tubs and related circuit
Publication number: 20030034526Abstract: A method for making an integrated circuit includes forming spaced-apart trenches on a surface of a single crystal silicon substrate, lining the trenches with a silicon oxide layer, forming a first polysilicon layer over the silicon oxide layer, forming a second polysilicon layer over the first polysilicon layer, and removing a thickness of the single crystal silicon substrate to expose tubs of single crystal silicon in the second polysilicon layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2002Publication date: February 20, 2003Inventors: Charles Arthur Goodwin, Daniel David Leffel, William Randolph Lewis -
Method for making an integrated circuit device with dielectrically isolated tubs and related circuit
Patent number: 6500717Abstract: A method for making an integrated circuit includes forming spaced-apart trenches on a surface of a single crystal silicon substrate, lining the trenches with a silicon oxide layer, forming a first polysilicon layer over the silicon oxide layer, forming a second polysilicon layer over the first polysilicon layer, and removing a thickness of the single crystal silicon substrate to expose tubs of single crystal silicon in the second polysilicon layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2000Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: Agere Systems Inc.Inventors: Charles Arthur Goodwin, Daniel David Leffel, William Randolph Lewis -
Publication number: 20020087231Abstract: Order Filling apparatus and methods are disclosed. A plurality of racks are provided for storing a plurality of products. Each rack has a plurality of bins for holding specific products. A central conveyor is provided for receiving specific products from the bins according to orders. A plurality of intermediate containers are positioned above and along the central conveyor for temporarily holding products from the bins. Each container includes a dispenser operable to discharge products onto the conveyor. An indicator is associated with each bin and includes a light, a number display, and a container display. A computer is operably connected to the container dispensers and bin indicators. The computer assigns containers to parts of the orders and sequentially operates the light, number, and hopper displays of the indicators, thereby directing a stock worker to transfer order parts from the bins to the containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Jimmy Randolph Lewis, Sean Gary McGonagle