Patents by Inventor Richard A. Jarvis
Richard A. Jarvis 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: 20180126382Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling the temperature of items such as a sample in a vessel or a specimen, in a thermal bath using thermally efficient pellets as the thermal media. The pellets are typically oblong metallic or oblong metallic-coated pellets with rounded edges, a hardened surface, a smooth polished finish, and characteristics that enable efficient thermal communication between the bath's thermal source, the pellets, and the items that are inserted into the mass of pellets. Further, the pellets are dry and moisture and gas impermeable, and they resist microbial growth and are readily decontaminated by several methods including applying an antimicrobial compound to the pellets. The thermal source is controlled to achieve the desired temperature of the items inserted into the pellets.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: Lab Armor, LLCInventor: Richard A. Jarvis
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Patent number: 9794986Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling the temperature of items such as a sample in a vessel or a specimen, in a thermal bath using thermally efficient pellets as the thermal media. The pellets are typically oblong metallic or oblong metallic-coated pellets with rounded edges, a hardened surface, a smooth polished finish, and characteristics that enable efficient thermal communication between the bath's thermal source, the pellets, and the items that are inserted into the mass of pellets. Further, the pellets are dry and moisture and gas impermeable, and they resist microbial growth and are readily decontaminated by several methods including applying an antimicrobial compound to the pellets. The thermal source is controlled to achieve the desired temperature of the items inserted into the pellets.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2012Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Lab Armor, LLCInventor: Richard A Jarvis
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Patent number: 9670449Abstract: A system and method are described for electroporating a sample that utilizes one or more sets of electrodes that are spaced apart in order to hold a surface tension constrained sample between the electrodes. The first electrode is connected to the lower body of the system while the second electrode is connected to the upper body. Both electrodes are connected to a pulse generator. Each electrode has a sample contact surface such that the first electrode and the second electrode may be positioned to hold a surface tension constrained sample between the two sample contact surfaces and the sample may receive a selected electric pulse.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2016Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS LLCInventors: Richard Jarvis, Mike Byrom, Dmitriy Ovcharenko
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Publication number: 20160323935Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling the temperature of items such as a sample in a vessel or a specimen, in a thermal bath using thermally efficient pellets as the thermal media. The pellets are typically oblong metallic or oblong metallic-coated pellets with rounded edges, a hardened surface, a smooth polished finish, and characteristics that enable efficient thermal communication between the bath's thermal source, the pellets, and the items that are inserted into the mass of pellets. Further, the pellets are dry and moisture and gas impermeable, and they resist microbial growth and are readily decontaminated by several methods including applying an antimicrobial compound to the pellets. The thermal source is controlled to achieve the desired temperature of the items inserted into the pellets.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2012Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventor: Richard Jarvis
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Publication number: 20160194594Abstract: A system and method are described for electroporating a sample that utilizes one or more sets of electrodes that are spaced apart in order to hold a surface tension constrained sample between the electrodes. The first electrode is connected to the lower body of the system while the second electrode is connected to the upper body. Both electrodes are connected to a pulse generator. Each electrode has a sample contact surface such that the first electrode and the second electrode may be positioned to hold a surface tension constrained sample between the two sample contact surfaces and the sample may receive a selected electric pulse.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Richard JARVIS, Mike BYROM, Dmitriy OVCHARENKO
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Patent number: 9260690Abstract: A system and method are described for electroporating a sample that utilizes one or more sets of electrodes that are spaced apart in order to hold a surface tension constrained sample between the electrodes. The first electrode is connected to the lower body of the system while the second electrode is connected to the upper body. Both electrodes are connected to a pulse generator. Each electrode has a sample contact surface such that the first electrode and the second electrode may be positioned to hold a surface tension constrained sample between the two sample contact surfaces and the sample may receive a selected electric pulse.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Applied Biosystems, LLCInventors: Richard Jarvis, Mike Byrom, Dmitriy Ovcharenko
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Publication number: 20150152374Abstract: A system and method are described for electroporating a sample that utilizes one or more sets of electrodes that are spaced apart in order to hold a surface tension constrained sample between the electrodes. The first electrode is connected to the lower body of the system while the second electrode is connected to the upper body. Both electrodes are connected to a pulse generator. Each electrode has a sample contact surface such that the first electrode and the second electrode may be positioned to hold a surface tension constrained sample between the two sample contact surfaces and the sample may receive a selected electric pulse.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2014Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Richard Jarvis, Mike Byrom, Dmitriy Ovcharenko
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Patent number: 8921092Abstract: A system and method are described for electroporating a sample that utilizes one or more sets of electrodes that are spaced apart in order to hold a surface tension constrained sample between the electrodes. The first electrode is connected to the lower body of the system while the second electrode is connected to the upper body. Both electrodes are connected to a pulse generator. Each electrode has a sample contact surface such that the first electrode and the second electrode may be positioned to hold a surface tension constrained sample between the two sample contact surfaces and the sample may receive a selected electric pulse.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Applied Biosystems LLCInventors: Richard Jarvis, Mike Byrom, Dmitriy Ovcharenko
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Patent number: 8920154Abstract: A head assembly (10) is provided for use in a rotary head extruder (12) for extruding a food product. The head assembly (10) includes an annular-shaped stator plate (20) and a rotating blade plate (22). The blade plate (22) preferably includes at least six blades, each with a wedge shaped profile, and the stator plate (20) includes extrusion channels that extend at an angle in the range of 20°-50° from tangent to a circle defined by an inner surface (30) of the plate (20).Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: American Extrusion InternationalInventors: Jeff Dean Carlson, Henry Zollinger Miller, Richard Jarvis Warner
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Publication number: 20140179762Abstract: The present invention concerns methods and compositions involving the production or generation of siRNA mixtures or pools capable of triggering RNA-mediated interference (RNAi) in a cell. Compositions of the invention include kits that include reagents for producing or generating siRNA pools. The present invention further concerns methods using polypeptides with RNase III activity for generating siRNA mixtures or pools that effect RNAi, including the generation of a number of RNA molecules to the same target gene.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS, LLCInventors: DAVID BROWN, LANCE FORD, RICHARD JARVIS
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Publication number: 20140099715Abstract: The present invention provides improved methods of attenuating gene expression through the phenomenon of RNA interference. The invention provides methods of synthesis of double stranded RNAs (dsRNAs) of increased potency for use as small interfering RNA (siRNA). Surprisingly and unexpectedly, siRNAs made by the methods of the invention are significantly more potent than previously available siRNAs.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: Applied Biosystems, LLCInventors: David Brown, Lance P. Ford, Vince Pallotta, Brittan L. Pasloske, Richard A. Jarvis
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Publication number: 20140057337Abstract: A system and method are described for electroporating a sample that utilizes one or more sets of electrodes that are spaced apart in order to hold a surface tension constrained sample between the electrodes. The first electrode is connected to the lower body of the system while the second electrode is connected to the upper body. Both electrodes are connected to a pulse generator. Each electrode has a sample contact surface such that the first electrode and the second electrode may be positioned to hold a surface tension constrained sample between the two sample contact surfaces and the sample may receive a selected electric pulse.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: APPLIED BIOYSYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Richard JARVIS, Michael Byrom, Dimitriy Ovcharenko
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Publication number: 20130231266Abstract: The present invention concerns methods and compositions involving the production or generation of siRNA mixtures or pools capable of triggering RNA-mediated interference (RNAi) in a cell. Compositions of the invention include kits that include reagents for producing or generating siRNA pools. The present invention further concerns methods using polypeptides with RNase III activity for generating siRNA mixtures or pools that effect RNAi, including the generation of a number of RNA molecules to the same target gene.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS, LLCInventors: David Brown, Lance Ford, Richard Jarvis
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Patent number: 8524680Abstract: The present invention provides improved methods of attenuating gene expression through the phenomenon of RNA interference. The invention provides methods of synthesis of double stranded RNAs (dsRNAs) of increased potency for use as small interfering RNA (siRNA). Surprisingly and unexpectedly, siRNAs made by the methods of the invention are significantly more potent than previously available siRNAs.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2009Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Applied Biosystems, LLCInventors: David Brown, Lance P. Ford, Richard A. Jarvis, Vince Pallotta, Brittan L. Pasloske
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Patent number: 8383394Abstract: A system and method are described for electroporating a sample that utilizes one or more sets of electrodes that are spaced apart in order to hold a surface tension constrained sample between the electrodes. The first electrode is connected to the lower body of the system while the second electrode is connected to the upper body. Both electrodes are connected to a pulse generator. Each electrode has a sample contact surface such that the first electrode and the second electrode may be positioned to hold a surface tension constrained sample between the two sample contact surfaces and the sample may receive a selected electric pulse.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2010Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Applied Biosystems, LLCInventors: Richard Jarvis, Mike Byrom, Dmitriy Ovcharenko
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Publication number: 20120225154Abstract: A head assembly (10) is provided for use in a rotary head extruder (12) for extruding a food product. The head assembly (10) includes an annular-shaped stator plate (20) and a rotating blade plate (22). The blade plate (22) preferably includes at least six blades, each with a wedge shaped profile, and the stator plate (20) includes extrusion channels that extend at an angle in the range of 20°-50° from tangent to a circle defined by an inner surface (30) of the plate (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Inventors: Jeff Dean Carlson, Henry Zollinger Miller, Richard Jarvis Warner
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Publication number: 20120216994Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling the temperature of items such as a sample in a vessel or a specimen, in a thermal bath using thermally efficient pellets as the thermal media. The pellets are typically oblong metallic or oblong metallic-coated pellets with rounded edges, a hardened surface, a smooth polished finish, and characteristics that enable efficient thermal communication between the bath's thermal source, the pellets, and the items that are inserted into the mass of pellets. Further, the pellets are dry and moisture and gas impermeable, and they resist microbial growth and are readily decontaminated by several methods including applying an antimicrobial compound to the pellets. The thermal source is controlled to achieve the desired temperature of the items inserted into the pellets.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventor: Richard Jarvis
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Patent number: 8197243Abstract: A head assembly (10) is provided for use in a rotary head extruder (12) for extruding a food product. The head assembly (10) includes an annular-shaped stator plate (20) and a rotating blade plate (22). The blade plate (22) preferably includes at least six blades, each with a wedge shaped profile, and the stator plate (20) includes extrusion channels that extend at an angle in the range of 20°-50° from tangent to a circle defined by an inner surface (30) of the plate (20).Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: American Extrusion InternationalInventors: Jeff Dean Carlson, Henry Zollinger Miller, Richard Jarvis Warner
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Publication number: 20110311927Abstract: The thermal bath media of the present invention may be used in a laboratory thermal bath both to conduct heat and to maintain a laboratory vessel in a static orientation. The shapes of the thermally-conductive media impart mechanical interaction with the vessel and support the vessel in a static orientation within the media.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Inventor: Richard Jarvis
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Patent number: 8017399Abstract: A system and method are described for electroporating a sample that utilizes one or more sets of electrodes that are spaced apart in order to hold a surface tension constrained sample between the electrodes. The first electrode is connected to the lower body of the system while the second electrode is connected to the upper body. Both electrodes are connected to a pulse generator. Each electrode has a sample contact surface such that the first electrode and the second electrode may be positioned to hold a surface tension constrained sample between the two sample contact surfaces and the sample may receive a selected electric pulse.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Richard A. Jarvis, Mike W. Byrom, Dmitriy Oveharenko