Patents by Inventor Robert Hauser
Robert Hauser 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: 11834807Abstract: A sensor retrieval system includes a self-propelled unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) having a control system including a navigation controller, an excavator controller and an extractor controller. The navigation controller has instructions to move the UGV to proximate a geodetic position of a sensor disposed proximate a surface of the ground. The UGV further comprises a sensor position locator arranged to determine distance, direction and relative elevation of the sensor with respect to the UGV. An extractor is in signal communication with the extractor controller. The extractor comprises means for lifting the sensor from the ground to a predetermined depth. An excavator is in signal communication with the excavator controller. The excavator comprises means for removing overburden from above the sensor to leave the overburden to at most the predetermined depth.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Geophysical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Gary Scott, Sean Clancy, Robert Hauser, Richard Degner
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Publication number: 20210254307Abstract: A sensor retrieval system includes a self-propelled unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) having a control system including a navigation controller, an excavator controller and an extractor controller. The navigation controller has instructions to move the UGV to proximate a geodetic position of a sensor disposed proximate a surface of the ground. The UGV further comprises a sensor position locator arranged to determine distance, direction and relative elevation of the sensor with respect to the UGV. An extractor is in signal communication with the extractor controller. The extractor comprises means for lifting the sensor from the ground to a predetermined depth. An excavator is in signal communication with the excavator controller. The excavator comprises means for removing overburden from above the sensor to leave the overburden to at most the predetermined depth.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Gary Scott, Sean Clancy, Robert Hauser, Richard Degner
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Patent number: 9796095Abstract: A system and method for controlling animated characters. The system involves an animated character mapping perception into a number of domains, including a world domain, linguistic domain and social domain. The system is computationally perceived items that should be abstracted from the character's environment for processing. The animated character is able to utilize different levels of information gathering or learning, different levels of decision making, and different levels of dynamic responses to provide life-like interactions.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Hanson Robokind and Intelligent Bots, LLCInventors: David Hanson, Robert Hauser
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Publication number: 20170128542Abstract: Stabilized glucagon formulations are provided, in the form of a clear solution. The formulations include glucagon in a non-aqueous diluent and an antioxidant The diluent and antioxidant are selected to provide a glucagon formulation with increased stability when compared to glucagon without the anti-oxidant and/or the diluent and which shows a comparable onset of action and duration of glucose response. The compositions can be used to treat subjects with very low blood sugar (severe hypoglycemia) that can happen in subjects who have diabetes and use insulin.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Ming Li, Roderike Pohl, Robert Feldstein, Robert Hauser, Errol De Souza
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Patent number: 9610329Abstract: A formulation composed of a sugar such as glucose and a surfactant such as myristoyl lysophosphocholine (LMPC) has been designed to stabilize both hydrophilic and hydrophobic portions of the glucagon molecule, under prolonged physiological conditions, in a formulation that is sufficiently similar to the pH and osmolarity of plasma so as not to induce or to minimize site irritation. The combination of a simple sugar and an surfactant stabilizes the glucagon molecule in an aqueous solution for seven days at 37° C.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2010Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Albireo Pharma, Inc.Inventors: Solomon S. Steiner, Robert Hauser, Ming Li, Robert Feldstein, Roderike Pohl
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Patent number: 9399065Abstract: Compositions and methods for modulating injection site pain associated with rapid acting injectable insulin formulations have been developed for subcutaneous injection. The formulations contain insulin in combination with a zinc chelator such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (“EDTA”), a dissolution/stabilization agent such as citric acid, a magnesium salt, and, optionally, additional excipients. New presentations include rapid acting concentrated insulin formulations and a way to enhance the absorption of commercially available rapid acting analog formulations by mixing them with a vial containing dry powder excipients that accelerate their absorption. Devices for mixing excipient and insulin together at the time of administration, while minimizing residence time of the mixture, are also described.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2014Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Biodel Inc.Inventors: Roderike Pohl, Robert Hauser, Errol De Souza, Ming Li, Bryan R. Wilson
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Patent number: 9381247Abstract: Compositions and methods for modulating injection site pain associated with rapid acting injectable insulin formulations have been developed for subcutaneous injection. The formulations contain insulin in combination with a zinc chelator such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (“EDTA”), a dissolution/stabilization agent such as citric acid, a magnesium salt, and, optionally, additional excipients. New presentations include rapid acting concentrated insulin formulations and a way to enhance the absorption of commercially available rapid acting analog formulations by mixing them with a vial containing dry powder excipients that accelerate their absorption. Devices for mixing excipient and insulin together at the time of administration, while minimizing residence time of the mixture, are also described.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Biodel Inc.Inventors: Roderike Pohl, Robert Hauser, Ming Li, Bryan R. Wilson
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Publication number: 20150273022Abstract: Compositions and methods for enhancing the stability of rapid acting injectable insulin formulations have been developed for subcutaneous injection. The formulations contain insulin in combination with a zinc chelator such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (“EDTA”), a dissolution/stabilization agent such as citric acid, a magnesium salt, a zinc compound and, optionally, additional excipients. New presentations include rapid acting concentrated insulin formulations and a way to enhance the absorption of commercially available rapid acting analog formulations while maintaining insulin stability.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Bryan R. Wilson, Pragati Ravula, Ming Li, Roderike Pohl, Robert Hauser
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Publication number: 20150260461Abstract: A sealed plate heat exchanger includes a frame body with two frame plates and a plate stack between the frame plates. The plate stack is formed of a plurality of heat-exchange plates. Fluid channels allow feeding and leading away of heat exchange fluids that flow through the intermediate space between the heat-exchange plates. Devices for applying force to the frame plates, apply pressure to the plate stack. Seals are provided for sealing between the heat-exchange plates of the plate stack. A center of area of the area of the force application to the frame plate lies within an area that results from a linear projection of the area of the plate stack onto the frame plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Marcus Franz, Christoph Koch, Werner Schwarzbart, Robert Hauser
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Patent number: 9060927Abstract: Injectable insulin formulations with improved stability and rapid onset of action are described herein. The formulations may be for subcutaneous, intradermal or intramuscular administration. In the preferred embodiment, the formulations are administered via subcutaneous injection. The formulations contain insulin in combination with a chelator and dissolution agent, and optionally additional excipients. In the preferred embodiment, the formulation contains human insulin, a zinc chelator such as EDTA and a dissolution agent such as citric acid or sodium citrate. These formulations are rapidly absorbed into the blood stream when administered by subcutaneous injection. In the preferred embodiment, the insulin is provided as a clear liquid, neutral pH, in a multi-use sterile vial. In an alternative embodiment, the insulin is provided as a powder in a sterile vial.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2009Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Biodel Inc.Inventors: Solomon S. Steiner, Roderike Pohl, Ming Li, Robert Hauser
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Publication number: 20150079312Abstract: A thermal insulation body made of a material having carbonized fibers and/or graphitized fibers is particularly suited for lining a high-temperature furnace. The thermal insulation body is assembled from at least two component parts, wherein at least two assembled component parts each have at least one connection element and the connection elements of the at least two assembled component parts interengage positively to form an undercut.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: BODO BENITSCH, SINISA MILOVUKOVIC, ROBERT HAUSER
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Publication number: 20140357554Abstract: Compositions and methods for modulating injection site pain associated with rapid acting injectable insulin formulations have been developed for subcutaneous injection. The formulations contain insulin in combination with a zinc chelator such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (“EDTA”), a dissolution/stabilization agent such as citric acid, a magnesium salt, and, optionally, additional excipients. New presentations include rapid acting concentrated insulin formulations and a way to enhance the absorption of commercially available rapid acting analog formulations by mixing them with a vial containing dry powder excipients that accelerate their absorption. Devices for mixing excipient and insulin together at the time of administration, while minimizing residence time of the mixture, are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Roderike Pohl, Robert Hauser, Errol De Souza, Ming Li, Bryan R. Wilson
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Patent number: 8637458Abstract: A basal insulin formulation composed of insulin, preferably insulin glargine, injectable zinc and injectable iron compounds as precipitating and/or stabilizing agents has been developed for subcutaneous, intradermal or intramuscular administration. The formulation is designed to form a precipitate of insulin following injection, creating a slow releasing “basal insulin” over a period of 12 to 24 hours.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Biodel Inc.Inventors: Roderike Pohl, Nandini Kashyap, Robert Hauser, Koray Ozhan, Solomon S. Steiner
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Publication number: 20120178675Abstract: Compositions and methods for modulating the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of rapid acting injectable insulin formulations are described herein. In the preferred embodiment, the formulations are administered via subcutaneous injection. The formulations contain insulin in combination with a zinc chelator such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (“EDTA”) and a dissolution/stabilization agent, and optionally additional excipients. Calcium disodium EDTA is less likely to remove calcium from the body, and typically has less pain on injection in the subcutaneous tissue. Modulating the type and quantity of EDTA can change the insulin absorption profile. Increasing the quantity of citrate can further enhance absorption and chemically stabilize the formulation. In the preferred embodiment, the formulation contains human insulin, calcium disodium EDTA and a dissolution/stabilization agent such as citric acid or sodium citrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventors: Roderike Pohl, Solomon Steiner, Robert Hauser, Richard Seibert, Ming Li
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Publication number: 20110281790Abstract: A basal insulin formulation composed of insulin, preferably insulin glargine, injectable zinc and injectable iron compounds as precipitating and/or stabilizing agents has been developed for subcutaneous, intradermal or intramuscular administration. The formulation is designed to form a precipitate of insulin following injection, creating a slow releasing “basal insulin” over a period of 12 to 24 hours.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2010Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: Roderike Pohl, Nandini Kashyap, Robert Hauser, Koray Ozhan, Solomon S. Steiner
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Publication number: 20110237510Abstract: A formulation composed of a sugar such as glucose and a surfactant such as myristoyl lysophosphocholine (LMPC) has been designed to stabilize both hydrophilic and hydrophobic portions of the glucagon molecule, under prolonged physiological conditions, in a formulation that is sufficiently similar to the pH and osmolarity of plasma so as not to induce or to minimize site irritation. The combination of a simple sugar and an surfactant stabilizes the glucagon molecule in an aqueous solution for seven days at 37° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventors: Solomon S. Steiner, Robert Hauser, Ming Li, Robert Feldstein, Roderike Pohl
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Publication number: 20110097386Abstract: A formulation composed of a sugar such as glucose and a surfactant such as myristoyl lysophosphocholine (LMPC) has been designed to stabilize both hydrophilic and hydrophobic portions of the glucagon molecule, under prolonged physiological conditions, in a formulation that is sufficiently similar to the pH and osmolarity of plasma so as not to induce or to minimize site irritation. The combination of a simple sugar and an surfactant stabilizes the glucagon molecule in an aqueous solution for seven days at 37° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventors: Solomon S. Steiner, Robert Hauser, Ming Li, Robert Feldstein, Roderike Pohl
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Publication number: 20100227795Abstract: Injectable insulin formulations with improved stability and rapid onset of action are described herein. The formulations may be for subcutaneous, intradermal or intramuscular administration. In the preferred embodiment, the formulations are administered via subcutaneous injection. The formulations contain insulin in combination with a chelator and dissolution agent, and optionally additional excipients. In the preferred embodiment, the formulation contains human insulin, a zinc chelator such as EDTA and a dissolution agent such as citric acid or sodium citrate. These formulations are rapidly absorbed into the blood stream when administered by subcutaneous injection. In the preferred embodiment, the insulin is provided as a clear liquid, neutral pH, in a multi-use sterile vial. In an alternative embodiment, the insulin is provided as a powder in a sterile vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventors: Solomon S. Steiner, Roderike Pohl, Ming Li, Robert Hauser
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Patent number: 7755250Abstract: A measuring sensor comprises at least one SAW (surface acoustic wave) element (20) serving as a sensor and identification unit, which is installed in a contactless manner inside a housing part (10) forming, in essence, a coaxial conductor. The housing part (10) is connected to the shield (13) of the connection cable whose signal conductor (12) extends in a contactless manner over a superficial coupling structure of the SAW element (20) without contact. In order to improve the near-field coupling, the coupling structure of the SAW element (20) comprises additively coupling partial structures, which are arranged on both sides of the signal conductor (12) and which, preferably with at least one strip conductor, encircle, at least for the most part, the SAW element (20) in the peripheral area, and which serve as an integrated discharge loop for pyroelectric charges.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2006Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: AVL List GmbHInventors: Gudrun Bruckner, Robert Hauser, Leonhard M. Reindl, Alexander Friedl, Robert Strmsek
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Patent number: 7709998Abstract: A plurality of exchangeable, different piezoelectric pressure sensors (4) comprise integrated SAW elements (60) as identification units whose identification data can be read by an interrogation unit (3) via a common connection cable (61). The analysis unit (2) for the measurement signals and the interrogation unit (3) for the identification data can be connected by a common coupling unit (5) to the connection cable (61). The coupling unit (5) has a coupling capacity (6) which connects with high frequency the interrogation unit (3) to the signal line of the connection cable (61), as well as a coupling inductance (7) which connects with low frequency the load amplifier (1) of the analysis unit (2) to the connection cable (61), thus neatly separating the useful signal from the identification signal and keeping a high-impedance measurement chain from the sensor (4) to the input of the load amplifier (1). An SFSCW radar can further be used to improve interrogation of the identification data.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2006Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: AVL List GmbHInventors: Andreas Stelzer, Robert Hauser, Stefan Schuster, Stefan Scheiblhofer, Klaus Leitmeier