Patents by Inventor Robert Dutton

Robert Dutton 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).

  • Publication number: 20230332101
    Abstract: Provide herein are compositions, methods and kits to accelerate pluripotent stem cell differentiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Patrick Joseph Walsh, James Robert Dutton, Ann Margaret Parr
  • Patent number: 11702629
    Abstract: Provide herein are compositions, methods and kits to accelerate pluripotent stem cell differentiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Patrick Joseph Walsh, James Robert Dutton, Ann Margaret Parr
  • Patent number: 11648349
    Abstract: An injection device including: a body including a syringe locator for receiving a syringe; and a firing mechanism including a rear cap, a plunger configured to be axially displaced in a forward direction relative to the rear cap and a driver system for driving the plunger forwards upon activation of the injection device, the firing mechanism configured to be directly or indirectly connected to the body such that an axial spacing of the rear cap and a barrel of the syringe is fixed during operation of the injection device, wherein, the firing mechanism and/or the body include first and second connection features allowing adjustment of a relative axial position of the firing mechanism and the syringe locator during assembly of the injection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Owen Mumford Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Hung, Abiodun Falodi, Robert Dutton, Marco Caglio, Andreas Artelsmair
  • Publication number: 20220313920
    Abstract: An apparatus for a firing mechanism 102 for use in an injection device 100 and comprising: a rear cap 104 having an elongate member 110 extending axially forwards when installed within the injection device; a plunger 106 releasably connected, directly or indirectly, to the elongate member and, upon release of the connection to the elongate member, axially displaceable in a forward direction; and a plunger driver 112 to drive the plunger axially forwards upon release of the connection to the elongate member, wherein the plunger and the rear cap define an axial length of the assembly, which in turn determines a start position of a forward end of the plunger before release of the connection to the elongate member, and wherein, during construction of the assembly, the plunger is releasably connectable, directly or indirectly, to the elongate member at one of a plurality of positions for controlling the axial length of the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel GARSON, Andreas ARTELSMAIR, Matthew John DOBSON, Andrew HUNG, Abiodun FALODI, Robert DUTTON, Marco Caglio
  • Patent number: 11383040
    Abstract: An apparatus for a firing mechanism for use in an injection device and including: a rear cap having an elongate member extending axially forwards when installed within the injection device; a plunger releasably connected, directly or indirectly, to the elongate member and, upon release of the connection to the elongate member, axially displaceable in a forward direction; and a plunger driver to drive the plunger axially forwards upon release of the connection to the elongate member, wherein the plunger and the rear cap define an axial length of the assembly, which in turn determines a start position of a forward end of the plunger before release of the connection to the elongate member, and wherein, during construction of the assembly, the plunger is releasably connectable, directly or indirectly, to the elongate member at one of a plurality of positions for controlling the axial length of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Owen Mumford Limited
    Inventors: Daniel Garson, Andreas Artelsmair, Matthew John Dobson, Andrew Hung, Abiodun Falodi, Robert Dutton, Marco Caglio
  • Publication number: 20200101231
    Abstract: An apparatus for a firing mechanism for use in an injection device and including: a rear cap having an elongate member extending axially forwards when installed within the injection device; a plunger releasably connected, directly or indirectly, to the elongate member and, upon release of the connection to the elongate member, axially displaceable in a forward direction; and a plunger driver to drive the plunger axially forwards upon release of the connection to the elongate member, wherein the plunger and the rear cap define an axial length of the assembly, which in turn determines a start position of a forward end of the plunger before release of the connection to the elongate member, and wherein, during construction of the assembly, the plunger is releasably connectable, directly or indirectly, to the elongate member at one of a plurality of positions for controlling the axial length of the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel Garson, Andreas Artelsmair, Matthew John Dobson, Andrew Hung, Abiodun Falodi, Robert Dutton, Marco Caglio
  • Publication number: 20200101228
    Abstract: An injection device including: a body including a syringe locator for receiving a syringe; and a firing mechanism including a rear cap, a plunger configured to be axially displaced in a forward direction relative to the rear cap and a driver system for driving the plunger forwards upon activation of the injection device, the firing mechanism configured to be directly or indirectly connected to the body such that an axial spacing of the rear cap and a barrel of the syringe is fixed during operation of the injection device, wherein, the firing mechanism and/or the body include first and second connection features allowing adjustment of a relative axial position of the firing mechanism and the syringe locator during assembly of the injection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Andrew HUNG, Abiodun FALODI, Robert DUTTON, Marco CAGLIO, Andreas ARTELSMAIR
  • Publication number: 20200063097
    Abstract: Provide herein are compositions, methods and kits to accelerate pluripotent stem cell differentiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Patrick Joseph Walsh, James Robert Dutton, Ann Margaret Parr
  • Publication number: 20080115561
    Abstract: Descriptions are provided for implementing flowmeter zero checking techniques. In operating a flowmeter, it may be the case that, even if previously calibrated, the flowmeter will produce erroneous measurements, e.g., will indicate a non-zero flow during a period of zero flow. Therefore, zero checking features are provided that allow for fast and accurate determinations of the zero-flow values, for use in adjusting later measurements. The zero-checking features include a button attached to an exterior of a flowmeter, so that it is easily accessible to an operator of the flowmeter. The button, in conjunction with an internal zero checking system, allows for a display of a zero value in response to a request from the operator of the flowmeter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: Invensys Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Dutton
  • Publication number: 20080034892
    Abstract: A flowmeter is disclosed. The flowmeter includes a vibratable flowtube, and a driver connected to the flowtube that is operable to impart motion to the flowtube. A sensor is connected to the flowtube and is operable to sense the motion of the flowtube and generate a sensor signal. A controller is connected to receive the sensor signal. The controller is operable to determine an individual flow rate of each phase within a multi-phase flow through the flowtube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: Invensys Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Tombs, Manus Henry, Mihaela Duta, Robbie Lansangan, Robert Dutton, Wade Mattar
  • Publication number: 20060287839
    Abstract: Descriptions are provided for implementing flowmeter zero checking techniques. In operating a flowmeter, it may be the case that, even if previously calibrated, the flowmeter will produce erroneous measurements, e.g., will indicate a non-zero flow during a period of zero flow. Therefore, zero checking features are provided that allow for fast and accurate determinations of the zero-flow values, for use in adjusting later measurements. The zero-checking features include a button attached to an exterior of a flowmeter, so that it is easily accessible to an operator of the flowmeter. The button, in conjunction with an internal zero checking system, allows for a display of a zero value in response to a request from the operator of the flowmeter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Dutton
  • Publication number: 20060144136
    Abstract: A measurement system (200) is disclosed comprising a Coriolis flow meter (222) and a control system (224). A base fluid (250) is first flowed through the Coriolis flow meter. The Coriolis flow meter measures a density of the base fluid and transmits a base fluid density measurement to the control system. A proppant (252) is then added to the base fluid to create a fracture fluid (202). The fracture fluid is then flowed through the Coriolis flow meter. The Coriolis flow meter measures a density of the fracture fluid and transmits a fracture fluid density measurement to the control system. The control system determines an amount of proppant in the fracture fluid based on the base fluid density measurement, the fracture fluid density measurement, and a density of the proppant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Dutton, Christopher Russell
  • Publication number: 20060123923
    Abstract: A steam measurement system includes a Coriolis flowmeter associated with a vibratable flowtube to receive a flow of wet steam. A first sensor is associated with the flowtube to relay information about a motion of the flowtube by way of a first sensor signal. A second sensor determines a property of the flow and relays the property by way of a second sensor signal. A computing device receives the first and second sensor signals and is configured to calculate a steam quality of the flow from the first and second sensor signals. The computing device also may calculate the total heat energy flow rate of the flow. Other implementations may include a full or partial separator to separate the flow of wet steam into a substantially gas flow and a substantially liquid flow and a second Coriolis meter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Dutton, Wade Mattar
  • Publication number: 20050193832
    Abstract: A flowmeter is disclosed. The flowmeter includes a vibratable flowtube, and a driver connected to the flowtube that is operable to impart motion to the flowtube. A sensor is connected to the flowtube and is operable to sense the motion of the flowtube and generate a sensor signal. A controller is connected to receive the sensor signal. The controller is operable to determine an individual flow rate of each phase within a multi-phase flow through the flowtube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Tombs, Manus Henry, Mihaela Duta, Robbie Lansangan, Robert Dutton, Wade Mattar
  • Publication number: 20050016292
    Abstract: A fully automated Coriolis-based well system which can deliver accurate volumetric flow rate measurements in three phase flow. Measurements are performed according to a process including using N equations and N unknowns technique.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Applicant: Micro Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Dutton, Chad Steele
  • Patent number: 4581373
    Abstract: A derivative of a biologically active substituted tin compound with a lipophilic strong acid containing sulphur or phosphorus, or a salt thereof. These derivatives are readily soluble in organic liquids and are thus readily formulated as emulsifiable concentrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1986
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Patrick J. Mulqueen, Robert Dutton
  • Patent number: 3997872
    Abstract: When two asynchronous signals may occur at approximately the same time, only one of the signals being able to control consequent events, a circuit accounts for the conflict situation by selectively adding a delay until the conflict situation has settled. While the circuit does not determine which asynchronous event may control, the selective delay extends the time for the decision to be made. This circuit provides high reliability while minimizing delays and eliminates the need for indiscriminately adding a delay to each asynchronous event so as to resolve conflict situations. The circuit has particular applicability to volatile memory systems wherein conflict between processor requests and refresh requests to memory occur and allows processor requests to proceed with minimum delay in nearly all situations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1975
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1976
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: David Andrew Cane, David Robert Dutton, John M. Gunther