Patents by Inventor Richard D. Hicks

Richard D. Hicks 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).

  • Patent number: 11959140
    Abstract: A method for evaluating or monitoring metabolic effects of exercise or injury by detecting and/or quantifying microR-NAs in saliva. Compositions and methods of treatment based on detection of microRNAs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignees: QUADRANT BIOSCIENCES INC., PENN STATE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
    Inventors: Richard Uhlig, Steven D. Hicks, Frank A. Middleton
  • Patent number: 5431039
    Abstract: A fender well press (10) for pressing out the fender well of an automobile which has been damaged as a result of a collision. The fender well press (10) includes an adaptor ring (16) defining a plurality of openings (18) in a manner substantially similar to that of the wheel. A cylinder (22) is secured at one end and extends away from the wheel hub. A second cylinder (28) may be provided to closely encompass the first cylinder (22), the second cylinder (28) selectively pivoting about the first cylinder (22). A mounting plate (40) is carried by the first or second cylinder (22,28) for mounting a piston member (44) thereon. The piston member (44) may be any conventional piston (44) such as an air cylinder. A two-way valve (100) is in fluid communication with the piston member (44) at each end and with a fluid source to control the direction and distance of travel. A fender hammer (88) is secured to the piston shaft ( 74) and is comprised of a mounting block (90) and an engagement member (94).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: GTH, Inc.
    Inventors: Danny R. Goodman, James M. Turner, Richard D. Hicks