Patents by Inventor Scott Conner

Scott Conner 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: 11676476
    Abstract: A smoke detector includes a tamper indicator that can prevent a cover from at least partially covering a battery location and/or mounting of a detector body to a detector mount if a battery is not located at the battery location of the detector body. The detector mount and/or cover can engage with the detector body by relative rotation about an engagement axis, and the tamper indicator can pivot about a pivot axis that is parallel to the engagement axis and/or move along a linear path. The tamper indicator can prevent engagement of a portion of the detector mount, such as an intermediate component between the detector body and a base of the detector mount, with the detector body. The intermediate component can at least partially cover the battery location when engaged with the detector body. The base of the detector mount can engage with the detector body via the intermediate component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: SimpliSafe, Inc.
    Inventors: Chaim Carmiel Futran, Scott Joseph Thorne, Dirk Ahlgrim, Scott Conner
  • Publication number: 20220366777
    Abstract: A smoke detector includes a tamper indicator that can prevent a cover from at least partially covering a battery location and/or mounting of a detector body to a detector mount if a battery is not located at the battery location of the detector body. The detector mount and/or cover can engage with the detector body by relative rotation about an engagement axis, and the tamper indicator can pivot about a pivot axis that is parallel to the engagement axis and/or move along a linear path. The tamper indicator can prevent engagement of a portion of the detector mount, such as an intermediate component between the detector body and a base of the detector mount, with the detector body. The intermediate component can at least partially cover the battery location when engaged with the detector body. The base of the detector mount can engage with the detector body via the intermediate component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: SimpliSafe, Inc.
    Inventors: Chaim Carmiel Futran, Scott Joseph Thorne, Dirk Ahlgrim, Scott Conner
  • Publication number: 20190152158
    Abstract: A projector or system for assisting in a removal of 3D printed molds from a print chamber. The projector is operative to receive a file in a format compatible for a 3D printer. The projector further receives input corresponding to a location of the prototype contained in a powder box and input corresponding to a profile of powder contained across a surface of the associated powder box. Using the location, a portion of the prototype located immediately beneath a surface of powder in the powder box is determined. A distance of the portion to a selected region of the top surface is also determined. A cue is generated based on the distance. The projector generates an image of the extracted layer and projects the image onto the surface of the associated powder box. The image comprises at least one color coded region within a proximity of the portion, where a color of the color coded region is based on the cue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Eric MacDonald, Darrell Wallace, Mark Lamoncha, Brett Conner, Scott Conner
  • Publication number: 20140263468
    Abstract: A syringe for dispensing liquid materials to a substrate. In one embodiment, the syringe includes a barrel having a first end, a second end, and an interior reservoir. A piston is slidably disposed within the reservoir and is movable to increase or decrease a volume of the interior reservoir near the first end of the barrel. At least a portion of at least one of the barrel, the piston, or the dispensing tip comprises a material selected to maintain operative structural integrity of the dispensing syringe at elevated temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: NORDSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Scott Conner, Mohammad Ali
  • Publication number: 20140263403
    Abstract: A syringe for dispensing liquid materials to a substrate. In one embodiment, the syringe includes a barrel having a first end, a second end, and an interior reservoir. A piston is slidably disposed within the reservoir and is movable to increase or decrease a volume of the interior reservoir near the first end of the barrel. At least a portion of at least one of the barrel, the piston, or the dispensing tip comprises a material selected to maintain operative structural integrity of the dispensing syringe at elevated temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Conner, Mohammad Ali
  • Patent number: 7963991
    Abstract: Spinal implants and methods to repair annular defects in intervertebral discs and provide dynamic stability to the spine in the vicinity of a repaired disc are described. Some implants include head and tail portions. In some embodiments, the head portion of an implant is enlarged relative to the tail portion. Some head portions and tail portions are adapted to support adjacent vertebrae and resist collapse of the intervertebral disc. Head portions provide a spacer function to maintain separation between adjacent vertebrae. A tapered portion of some implants engages end plates of adjacent vertebrae to resist forces tending to push the implant out of the intervertebral space. The tail portion of some implants includes a tail flange (which in some embodiments is of similar diameter to the head portion) that abuts extradiscal lips of the adjacent vertebrae and resists forces tending to push the implant deeper into the intervertebral space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Magellan Spine Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Scott Conner, Jeffrey Valko
  • Publication number: 20090270989
    Abstract: Spinal implants are disclosed that can be used for annular repair, facet unloading, disc height preservation, disc decompression, or for sealing a portal through which a nucleus implant was placed. In some embodiments, an implant is placed within the intervertebral disc space, primarily within the region of the annulus fibrosus. In some embodiments, the implant is expandable. In some embodiments, the implant has a sealing tail structure comprising a tail flange and a linkage. In some embodiments, the sealing tail structure limits the extrusion or expulsion of disc material, either annulus fibrosus or nucleus, into the posterior region of the spine where it could impinge on nerves. In some embodiments, the tail structure is retained in place within the annulus fibrosus by means of an anchor. In some embodiments, the anchor is constructed from multiple components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: Magellan Spine Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Scott Conner, Jay A. Lenker, Khoi Nguyen, Jeffrey J. Valko, Matthew Scott Lake, Peter Gregory Davis
  • Publication number: 20090171461
    Abstract: Spinal implants are disclosed that can be used for annular repair, facet unloading, disc height preservation, disc decompression, or for sealing a portal through which a nucleus an intervertebral implant was placed. In some embodiments, an implant is placed within the intervertebral disc space, primarily within the region of the annulus fibrosus. In some embodiments, the implant is expandable. In some embodiments, the implant has a sealing tail structure comprising a tail flange and a linkage. In some embodiments, the sealing tail structure limits the extrusion or expulsion of disc material, either annulus fibrosus or nucleus, into the posterior region of the spine where it could impinge on nerves. In some embodiments, the tail structure is retained in place within the annulus fibrosus by means of an anchor. In some embodiments, the anchor is constructed from multiple components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Magellan Spine Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Scott CONNER, Jay A. Lenker, Khoi Nguyen, Jeffrey J. Valko, Matthew Scott Lake, Peter Gregory Davis
  • Publication number: 20090149959
    Abstract: Spinal implants are disclosed that can be used for annular repair, facet unloading, disc height preservation, disc decompression, or for sealing a portal through which an intervertebral implant was placed. In some embodiments, an implant is placed within the intervertebral disc space, primarily within the region of the annulus fibrosus. In some embodiments, the implant is expandable. In some embodiments, the implant has a sealing tail structure comprising a tail flange and a linkage. In some embodiments, the sealing tail structure limits the extrusion or expulsion of disc material, either annulus fibrosus or nucleus, into the posterior region of the spine where it could impinge on nerves. In some embodiments, the tail structure is retained in place within the annulus fibrosus by means of an anchor. In some embodiments, the anchor is constructed from multiple components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: Magellan Spine Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Scott Conner, Jay A. Lenker, Khoi Nguyen, Jeffrey J. Valko, Matthew Scott Lake, Peter Gregory Davis
  • Publication number: 20090138084
    Abstract: Spinal implants are disclosed that can be used for annular repair, facet unloading, disc height preservation, disc decompression, or for sealing a portal through which an intervertebral implant was placed. In some embodiments, an implant is placed within the intervertebral disc space, primarily within the region of the annulus fibrosus. In some embodiments, the implant is expandable. In some embodiments, the implant has a sealing tail structure comprising a tail flange and a linkage. In some embodiments, the sealing tail structure limits the extrusion or expulsion of disc material, either annulus fibrosus or nucleus, into the posterior region of the spine where it could impinge on nerves. In some embodiments, the tail structure is retained in place within the annulus fibrosus by means of an anchor. In some embodiments, the anchor is constructed from multiple components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: Magellan Spine Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Scott CONNER, Jay A. Lenker, Khoi Nguyen, Jeffrey J. Valko, Matthew Scott Lake, Peter Gregory Davis
  • Publication number: 20090138015
    Abstract: Spinal implants are disclosed that can be used for annular repair, facet unloading, disc height preservation, disc decompression, or for sealing a portal through which an intervertebral implant was placed. In some embodiments, an implant is placed within the intervertebral disc space, primarily within the region of the annulus fibrosus. In some embodiments, the implant is expandable. In some embodiments, the implant has a sealing tail structure comprising a tail flange and a linkage. In some embodiments, the sealing tail structure limits the extrusion or expulsion of disc material, either annulus fibrosus or nucleus, into the posterior region of the spine where it could impinge on nerves. In some embodiments, the tail structure is retained in place within the annulus fibrosus by means of an anchor. In some embodiments, the anchor is constructed from multiple components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: Magellan Spine Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Scott CONNER, Jay A. Lenker, Khoi Nguyen, Jeffrey J. Valko, Matthew Scott Lake, Peter Gregory Davis
  • Publication number: 20080071377
    Abstract: Spinal implants and methods to repair annular defects in intervertebral discs and provide dynamic stability to the spine in the vicinity of a repaired disc are described. Some implants include head and tail portions. In some embodiments, the head portion of an implant is enlarged relative to the tail portion. Some head portions and tail portions are adapted to support adjacent vertebrae and resist collapse of the intervertebral disc. Head portions provide a spacer function to maintain separation between adjacent vertebrae. A tapered portion of some implants engages end plates of adjacent vertebrae to resist forces tending to push the implant out of the intervertebral space. The tail portion of some implants includes a tail flange (which in some embodiments is of similar diameter to the head portion) that abuts extradiscal lips of the adjacent vertebrae and resists forces tending to push the implant deeper into the intervertebral space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: Magellan Spine Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Scott Conner, Jeffrey Valko
  • Publication number: 20070249688
    Abstract: The present invention discloses novel compounds of Formula I, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which have glucagon receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity, as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I as well as methods of using them to treat diabetic and other glucagon related metabolic disorders, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Scott Conner, Guoxin Zhu, Jianke Li
  • Publication number: 20070106081
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds represented by the following structural formula, Formula (I), and stereoisomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and hydrates thereof, wherein: (a) R2 is selected from the group consisting of C0-C8 alkyl and C1-4-heteroalkyl; (b) X is selected from the group consisting of a single bond, O, S, S(O)2 and N; (c) U is an aliphatic linker wherein one carbon atom of the aliphatic linker is optionally replaced with O, NH or S, and wherein such aliphatic linker is optionally substituted with from one to four substituents each independently selected from R30; (d) Y is selected from the group consisting of C, O, S, NH and a single bond; and (e) E is C(R3)(R4)A or A.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Scott Conner, Nathan Mantlo, Guoxin Zhu, Robert Herr
  • Publication number: 20070043220
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound, {2-Methyl-4-[3-methyl-1-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-ylmethylsulfanyl]-phenoxy}-acetic acid and pharmaceutical uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Scott Conner, Nathan Mantlo, Daniel Mayhugh, Guoxin Zhu
  • Publication number: 20060241157
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds represented by the following structural formula, Formula I: wherein: (a) X is selected from the group consisting of a single bond, O, S, S(O)2 and N; (b) U is an aliphatic linker; (c) Y is selected from the group consisting of O, C, S, NH and a single bond; (d) E is C(R3)(R4)A or A and wherein (i) A is selected from the group consisting of carboxyl, tetrazole, C1-C6 alkylnitrile, carboxamide, sulfonamide and acylsulfonamide; (e) Z1 and Z2 are each independently selected from the group consisting of N, O, and C with the proviso that at least one of Z1 and Z2 is N; (f) Z3 is selected from the group consisting of N, O, and C. (g) R8 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C4 alkylenyl and halo; (h) R9 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkylenyl, halo, aryl-C0-C4 alkyl, heteroaryl, C1-C6 allyl, and OR29.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Scott Conner, Tianwei Ma, Nathan Mantlo, Daniel Mayhugh, Jeffrey Schkeryantz, Alan Warshawsky, Guoxin Zhu
  • Publication number: 20060217374
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of treatment by modulating a peroxisome proliferator activated receptor by employing a compound of Structural Formula (I). The variables in I are defined herein. Also included are compounds, methods of making compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds of the present invention are believed to be effective in treating and preventing Syndrome X, Type H diabetes, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, obesity, coagaulopathy, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and other disorders related to Syndrome X and cardiovascular diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Inventors: Scott Conner, James Knobelsdorg, Nathan Mantlo, Daniel Mayhugh, Xiaodong Wang, Guoxin Zhu, Jeffrey Schkeryantz
  • Publication number: 20060217433
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates or stereoisomers thereof, which are useful in treating or preventing disorders mediated by a peroxisome proliferator activated receptor (PPAR) such as syndrome X, type II diabetes, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, obesity, coagaulopathy, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and other disorders related to syndrome X and cardiovascular diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2004
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Applicant: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Scott Conner, Lynn Gosset, Jonathan Green, Winton Jones, Nathan Mantlo, Donald Matthews, Daniel Mayhugh, Daryl Smith, Jennifer Vance, Xiaodong Wang, Alan Warshawsky, Leonard Winneroski, Yanping Xu, Guoxin Zhu
  • Publication number: 20060205744
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds represented by the following structural formula, Formula I: wherein (a) X is selected from the group consisting of a single bond, O, S, S(O)2 and N; (b) U is an aliphatic linker, (c) Y is selected from the group consisting of C, O, S, NH and a single bond; (d) E is C(R3) (R4) A or A and wherein (i) A is selected from the group consisting of carboxyl, tetrazole, C1-C6 alkylnitrile, carboxamidek, sulfonamide and acylsulfonamide; (e) B is selected from the group consisting of S, O, C, and N; (f) Z is selected from the group consisting of N and C; with the proviso that when B is C then Z is N.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: Eli Lilly and Company Patent Division
    Inventors: Scott Conner, Nathan Mantlo, Guoxin Zhu
  • Publication number: 20060166983
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of treatment by modulating a peroxisome proliferator activated receptor by employing a compound of Structural Formula (I). The variables in (I) are defined herein. Also included are compounds, methods of making compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds of the present invention are believed to be effective in treating and preventing Syndrome X, Type II diabetes, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, obesity, coagaulopathy, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and other disorders related to Syndrome X and cardiovascular diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventors: Scott Conner, James Knobelsdorf, Nathan Mantlo, Daniel Mayhugh, Xiaodong Wang, Guoxin Zhu, Jeffrey Schkeryantz, Pierre-Yves Michellys