Patents by Inventor Roxanne E. Abul-Haj
Roxanne E. Abul-Haj 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: 11260686Abstract: The invention comprises a mechanical handwriting system linked to a user input system to generate a plotted document, such as a greeting card, note card or document, using a conveyor belt unit to support and move the document, a plotter, and a series of rollers to position and constrain movement of the greeting card, which is optionally and preferably linked to a paper feeder system in an assembly line format, where the rollers are optionally and preferably adjustable in position to accommodate varying paper sizes and to allow movement of the document during a plotting period to avoid positional overlap constraints of the rollers and a plotter head of the plotter in a process of plotting the document/card in sections.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2021Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Inventors: David Wachs, Roxanne E. Abul-Haj
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Patent number: 11052693Abstract: The invention comprises a mechanical handwriting system linked to a user input system to generate a plotted document, such as a greeting card, note card or document, using a conveyor belt unit to support and move the document, a plotter, and a series of rollers to position and constrain movement of the greeting card, which is optionally and preferably linked to a paper feeder system in an assembly line format, where the rollers are optionally and preferably adjustable in position to accommodate varying paper sizes and to allow movement of the document during a plotting period to avoid positional overlap constraints of the rollers and a plotter head of the plotter in a process of plotting the document/card in sections.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Inventors: David Wachs, Roxanne E. Abul-Haj
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Publication number: 20210162790Abstract: The invention comprises a mechanical handwriting system linked to a user input system to generate a plotted document, such as a greeting card, note card or document, using a conveyor belt unit to support and move the document, a plotter, and a series of rollers to position and constrain movement of the greeting card, which is optionally and preferably linked to a paper feeder system in an assembly line format, where the rollers are optionally and preferably adjustable in position to accommodate varying paper sizes and to allow movement of the document during a plotting period to avoid positional overlap constraints of the rollers and a plotter head of the plotter in a process of plotting the document/card in sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: David Wachs, Roxanne E. Abul-Haj
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Publication number: 20210162791Abstract: The invention comprises a mechanical handwriting system linked to a user input system to generate a plotted document, such as a greeting card, note card or document, using a conveyor belt unit to support and move the document, a plotter, and a series of rollers to position and constrain movement of the greeting card, which is optionally and preferably linked to a paper feeder system in an assembly line format, where the rollers are optionally and preferably adjustable in position to accommodate varying paper sizes and to allow movement of the document during a plotting period to avoid positional overlap constraints of the rollers and a plotter head of the plotter in a process of plotting the document/card in sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: David Wachs, Roxanne E. Abul-Haj
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Publication number: 20200079129Abstract: The invention comprises a mechanical handwriting system linked to a user input system to generate a plotted document, such as a greeting card, note card or document, using a conveyor belt unit to support and move the document, a plotter, and a series of rollers to position and constrain movement of the greeting card, which is optionally and preferably linked to a paper feeder system in an assembly line format, where the rollers are optionally and preferably adjustable in position to accommodate varying paper sizes and to allow movement of the document during a plotting period to avoid positional overlap constraints of the rollers and a plotter head of the plotter in a process of plotting the document/card in sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2018Publication date: March 12, 2020Applicant: Handwrytten, LLCInventors: David Wachs, Roxanne E. Abul-Haj
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Publication number: 20160083679Abstract: A photo-bioreactor and method of operating are described. The photo-bioreactor includes a reactor vessel arranged to contain a fluid medium within which bio-material is grown, and at least one light-emitting rod extending into the reactor vessel, wherein the light-emitting rod has an elongate tubular member characterized by a length along a longitudinal axis and a width along an axis normal to the longitudinal axis, and designed with an outer wall that encloses one or more light-emitting devices arranged along the longitudinal axis, the outer wall being transparent to at least part of the light emitted by the one or more light-emitting devices into the reactor vessel. The photo-bioreactor further includes a drive system coupled to the elongate tubular member, and operatively configured to rotate the light-emitting rod about the longitudinal axis within reactor vessel, and circulate the fluid medium through the reactor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Wayne L. Johnson, Roxanne E. Abul-Haj, N. Alan Abul-Haj
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Publication number: 20140316228Abstract: The invention comprises method and apparatus for fluid delivery between a sample probe and a sample. The fluid delivery system includes: a fluid reservoir, a delivery channel, a manifold or plenum, a channel or moat, a groove, and/or a dendritic pathway to deliver a thin and distributed layer of a fluid to a sample probe head and/or to a sample site. The fluid delivery system reduces sampling errors due to mechanical tissue distortion, specular reflectance, probe placement, and/or mechanically induced sample site stress/strain associated with optical sampling of the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: GLT Acquisition Corp.Inventors: Thomas B. BLANK, Roxanne E. ABUL-HAJ
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Patent number: 8718738Abstract: The invention comprises method and apparatus for fluid delivery between a sample probe and a sample. The fluid delivery system includes: a fluid reservoir, a delivery channel, a manifold or plenum, a channel or moat, a groove, and/or a dendritic pathway to deliver a thin and distributed layer of a fluid to a sample probe head and/or to a sample site. The fluid delivery system reduces sampling errors due to mechanical tissue distortion, specular reflectance, probe placement, and/or mechanically induced sample site stress/strain associated with optical sampling of the sample.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2009Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: GLT Acquisition Corp.Inventors: Thomas B. Blank, Roxanne E. Abul-Haj
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Patent number: 7751192Abstract: A heatsink having tapered geometry that improves passive cooling efficiency is discussed. A tapered geometry between heatsink heat dissipation elements, as a function of distance along a z-axis opposing gravity, decreases resistance to rarification of passively flowing cooling gas upon heating. Thus, the tapered heatsink elements result in higher velocity of gas flow and increased cooling efficiency of the heatsink. Optionally, the heatsink is made from a thermally conductive polymer allowing the heatsink to be created in complex shapes using injection molding.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Sensys Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roxanne E. Abul-Haj, N. Alan Abul-Haj, Timothy W. Stippick, Kevin H. Hazen
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Patent number: 7606608Abstract: An optical sampling interface system is disclosed that minimizes and compensates for errors that result from sampling variations and measurement site state fluctuations. Embodiments of the invention use a guide that does at least one of, induce the formation of a tissue meniscus, minimize interference due to surface irregularities, control variation in the volume of tissue sampled, use a two-part guide system, use a guide that controls rotation of a sample probe and allows z-axis movement of the probe, use a separate base module and sample module in conjunction with a guide, and use a guide that controls rotation. Optional components include an occlusive element and a coupling fluid.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2004Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: Sensys Medical, Inc.Inventors: Thomas B. Blank, George Acosta, Mutua Mattu, Marcy Makarewicz, Stephen L. Monfre, Alexander D. Lorenz, Timothy L. Ruchti, Kevin H. Hazen, Donovan D. Berry, Roxanne E. Abul-Haj
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Publication number: 20090247840Abstract: The invention comprises method and apparatus for fluid delivery between a sample probe and a sample. The fluid delivery system includes: a fluid reservoir, a delivery channel, a manifold or plenum, a channel or moat, a groove, and/or a dendritic pathway to deliver a thin and distributed layer of a fluid to a sample probe head and/or to a sample site. The fluid delivery system reduces sampling errors due to mechanical tissue distortion, specular reflectance, probe placement, and/or mechanically induced sample site stress/strain associated with optical sampling of the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: SENSYS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Thomas B. BLANK, Roxanne E. ABUL-HAJ
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Patent number: 7593230Abstract: The invention relates to a heatsink. More particularly, the invention relates to a heatsink having tapered geometry that improves passive cooling efficiency. A tapered geometry between heatsink heat dissipation elements, as a function of distance along a z-axis opposing gravity, decreases resistance to rarification of passively flowing cooling gas upon heating. Thus, the tapered heatsink elements result in higher velocity of gas flow and increased cooling efficiency of the heatsink. Optionally, the heatsink is made from a thermally conductive polymer allowing the heatsink to be created in complex shapes using injection molding.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2005Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Sensys Medical, Inc.Inventors: Roxanne E. Abul-Haj, N. Alan Abul-Haj, Timothy W. Stippick, Kevin H. Hazen
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Patent number: 6534012Abstract: An apparatus for varying localized absorption and scattering coefficients at a tissue measurement site in a controlled and reproducible manner during optical sampling of a tissue volume by controlling the pressure applied to a tissue measurement site by a spectroscopic analyzer allows applied pressure to be maintained at a constant level, or the applied pressure may be varied in a controlled, reproducible manner as a function of time. A rest for receiving a body part holds the body part in a fixed position and at a fixed elevation. A mechanical system advances a fiber optic probe until it makes contact with the body part with a constant amount of pressure. The applied force is supplied by a counterweight on a single arm balance. A temperature control allows the temperature of the fiber optic probe to be equilibrated with the temperature in the immediate vicinity of the tissue measurement site.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2000Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: Sensys Medical, Inc.Inventors: Kevin H. Hazen, George Acosta, N. Alan Abul-Haj, Roxanne E. Abul-Haj
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Patent number: 6208880Abstract: A blood parameter measurement device especially useful for surgical procedures includes a compact housing with a light source, light detector and signal converter contained within the housing. In use, the device is releasably coupled to a cassette that can be either used as an in-line cell in series with a cardiopulmonary by-pass circuit, or in another passageway that shunts the cardiopulmonary by-pass circuit. Preferably, the housing of the device has a longitudinal axis that extends in a direction generally parallel to the direction of blood flowing through the cassette.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1999Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems CorporationInventors: James G. Bentsen, Stanley O. Heinemann, Gary W. Lee, Thomas G. Hacker, N. Alan Abul-Haj, Roxanne E. Abul-Haj
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Patent number: 6009339Abstract: A blood parameter measurement device especially useful for surgical procedures includes a compact housing with a light source, light detector and signal converter contained within the housing. In use, the device is releasably coupled to a cassette that can be either used as an in-line cell in series with a cardiopulmonary by-pass circuit, or in another passageway that shunts the cardiopulmonary by-pass circuit. Preferably, the housing of the device has a longitudinal axis that extends in a direction generally parallel to the direction of blood flowing through the cassette.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1997Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: Terumo Cardiovascular Systems CorporationInventors: James G. Bentsen, Stanley O. Heinemann, Gary W. Lee, Thomas G. Hacker, N. Alan Abul-Haj, Roxanne E. Abul-Haj
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Patent number: 5822137Abstract: An assembly useful for retaining optical components such as lenses, optical filters and the like includes a block having a cavity and a pair of retainers received in the cavity. In certain embodiments, the cavity is cylindrical and each retainer has a semi-cylindrical configuration. Each retainer preferably includes integrally molded deformable ribs that shift the optical components when the retainers are closed to a position such that the optical axis of each component is collinear with the central axis of the optical chamber and the retainer cavity.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1997Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Assignee: Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co.Inventors: Nagel A. Abul-Haj, Roxanne E. Abul-Haj, Thomas G. Hacker
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Patent number: 5348706Abstract: An endless loop calibration system comprising a sensor cassette having a flow-through passage and at least one sensor to be calibrated, a chamber coupled to the sensor cassette to define an endless loop, a calibration liquid in the endless loop, and a valve element which is employed to prevent the flow of calibration liquid through the endless loop. This valve element, preferably carried by a housing, urges a tube compressor to squeeze a compressible tube against a curved wall surface sufficiently to prevent fluid from flowing in the compressible tube across the zone, and to maintain the at least one sensor in the sensor cassette wet with calibration liquid for long term storage of the calibration system.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1993Date of Patent: September 20, 1994Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Roxanne E. Abul-Haj, Jacob J. Norman