Patents by Inventor Scott Nichols

Scott Nichols 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: 11939346
    Abstract: This invention relates to the large-scale production of psilocybin for use in medicine. More particularly, it relates to a method of obtaining high purity crystalline psilocybin, particularly, in the form of Polymorph A. It further relates to a method for the manufacture of psilocybin and intermediates in the production thereof and formulations containing psilocybin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Compass Pathfinder Limited
    Inventors: Derek John Londesbrough, Christopher Brown, Julian Scott Northen, Gillian Moore, Hemant Kashinath Patil, David E. Nichols
  • Patent number: 11903702
    Abstract: Some embodiments described herein relate to a sensor that includes a first a first polymer-luminescent sensing compound configured to produce a first luminescent signal in the presence of a first analyte and a second polymer-luminescent sensing compound configured to produce a second luminescent signal in the presence of a second analyte. The second luminescent signal can have a luminescent lifetime that is at least 1.1 times greater than a luminescent lifetime of the first luminescent signal. Such temporally differences in signal can be used to deconvolute the first luminescent signal from the second luminescent signal even when, for example, the first luminescent signal and the second luminescent signal have the same or a similar emission spectrum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Profusa, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary K. Balaconis, Scott Nichols, Sierra Guidry, Yu Zhang, Ryan Schweller, Soya Gamsey, Jacob William Clary, Sulolit Pradhan, Natalie Wisniewski
  • Patent number: 11534503
    Abstract: Oxidase-based sensors and methods of using the sensors are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Profusa, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary K. Balaconis, Scott Nichols
  • Publication number: 20210128035
    Abstract: Some embodiments described herein relate to a sensor that includes a first a first polymer-luminescent sensing compound configured to produce a first luminescent signal in the presence of a first analyte and a second polymer-luminescent sensing compound configured to produce a second luminescent signal in the presence of a second analyte. The second luminescent signal can have a luminescent lifetime that is at least 1.1 times greater than a luminescent lifetime of the first luminescent signal. Such temporally differences in signal can be used to deconvolute the first luminescent signal from the second luminescent signal even when, for example, the first luminescent signal and the second luminescent signal have the same or a similar emission spectrum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Profusa, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary K. BALACONIS, Scott NICHOLS, Sierra GUIDRY, Yu ZHANG, Ryan SCHWELLER, Soya GAMSEY, Jacob William CLARY, Sulolit PRADHAN, Natalie WISNIEWSKI
  • Patent number: 10918930
    Abstract: A golf mat that has a natural feel and mitigates injury during mat striking includes: a base, the base including a main structure with an upper surface and an open topped cavity in the upper surface; and an insert sized to be accommodated in the cavity, the insert including a layer of solid polymeric material selected to have shock absorption properties greater than the main structure; and artificial turf installed on the base and overlying at least a portion of the main structure and the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: FIBERBUILT MANUFACTURING INC.
    Inventors: Michael Hooper, Scott Nichol, Daniel Fletcher
  • Patent number: 10836645
    Abstract: A method comprises reacting an aluminum feedstock with an acid in the presence of water to provide an aluminum salt solution comprising an aluminum salt in water, wherein the aluminum salt comprises a reaction product of the acid and aluminum, and spray roasting the aluminum salt solution at a temperature of at least about 450° C. to provide an aluminum oxide powder, wherein the spray roasting is performed in a furnace lined with a refractory comprising alumina that is at least about 99.2% purity alumina, and wherein the aluminum oxide powder is 99.2% pure aluminum oxide or greater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Polar Sapphire Ltd.
    Inventors: Scott Nichol, Daniel Smith
  • Patent number: 10772546
    Abstract: Some embodiments described herein relate to a sensor that includes a first a first polymer-luminescent sensing compound configured to produce a first luminescent signal in the presence of a first analyte and a second polymer-luminescent sensing compound configured to produce a second luminescent signal in the presence of a second analyte. The second luminescent signal can have a luminescent lifetime that is at least 1.1 times greater than a luminescent lifetime of the first luminescent signal. Such temporally differences in signal can be used to deconvolute the first luminescent signal from the second luminescent signal even when, for example, the first luminescent signal and the second luminescent signal have the same or a similar emission spectrum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Profusa, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary K. Balaconis, Scott Nichols, Sierra Guidry, Yu Zhang, Ryan Schweller, Soya Gamsey, Jacob William Clary, Sulolit Pradhan, Natalie Wisniewski
  • Patent number: 10639538
    Abstract: A golf practise mat including a stance section and a ball strike section. The stance section is segmented into a plurality of planar components so that the golf may can be disassembled for shipping and storage. A kit is disclosed including the components and instructions for assembly. A golf practise mat may also have one or more swing training devices for installation of golf training rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: FIBERBUILT MANUFACTURING INC.
    Inventors: Michael Hooper, Scott Nichol
  • Publication number: 20200023079
    Abstract: Oxidase-based sensors and methods of using the sensors are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Mary K. BALACONIS, Scott NICHOLS
  • Publication number: 20200000940
    Abstract: Layered implantable sensors are described herein. Layered sensors described herein may include one or more analyte sensing populations. The one or more analyte sensing populations may detect different analytes, or different concentrations of the same analyte, for example. The layered sensors may include a reference population. The reference population may, or may not, be analyte sensing. As described herein, the first sensing population may be separated from a second sensing population (and/or a reference population) by a passive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Kate BALACONIS, Scott NICHOLS, Sierra GUIDRY, Yu ZHANG, Ryan SCHWELLER
  • Publication number: 20190232144
    Abstract: A golf mat that has a natural feel and mitigates injury during mat striking includes: a base, the base including a main structure with an upper surface and an open topped cavity in the upper surface; and an insert sized to be accommodated in the cavity, the insert including a layer of solid polymeric material selected to have shock absorption properties greater than the main structure; and artificial turf installed on the base and overlying at least a portion of the main structure and the insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: MICHAEL HOOPER, SCOTT NICHOL, DANIEL FLETCHER
  • Publication number: 20190062174
    Abstract: A method comprises reacting an aluminum feedstock with an acid in the presence of water to provide an aluminum salt solution comprising an aluminum salt in water, wherein the aluminum salt comprises a reaction product of the acid and aluminum, and spray roasting the aluminum salt solution at a temperature of at least about 450° C. to provide an aluminum oxide powder, wherein the spray roasting is performed in a furnace lined with a refractory comprising alumina that is at least about 99.2% purity alumina, and wherein the aluminum oxide powder is 99.2% pure aluminum oxide or greater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Scott Nichol, Daniel Smith
  • Publication number: 20190000364
    Abstract: Some embodiments described herein relate to a sensor that includes a first a first polymer-luminescent sensing compound configured to produce a first luminescent signal in the presence of a first analyte and a second polymer-luminescent sensing compound configured to produce a second luminescent signal in the presence of a second analyte. The second luminescent signal can have a luminescent lifetime that is at least 1.1 times greater than a luminescent lifetime of the first luminescent signal. Such temporally differences in signal can be used to deconvolute the first luminescent signal from the second luminescent signal even when, for example, the first luminescent signal and the second luminescent signal have the same or a similar emission spectrum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Kate BALACONIS, Scott NICHOLS, Sierra GUIDRY, Yu ZHANG, Ryan SCHWELLER, Soya GAMSEY, Jacob William CLARY, Sulolit PRADHAN, Natalie WISNIEWSKI
  • Patent number: 10081553
    Abstract: A method comprising (a) reacting aluminum metal with an acid in the presence of water to provide a first aluminum salt solution comprising an aluminum salt in water, wherein the aluminum salt comprises a reaction product of the acid and the aluminum metal, (b) heating the first aluminum salt solution to provide a mother liquor and solid aluminum salt, (c) optionally, separating the solid aluminum salt from the mother liquor, (d) optionally, dissolving at least a portion of the separated solid aluminum salt with water to provide a second aluminum salt solution, (e) spray roasting the first, or second (if produced), aluminum salt solution to provide an aluminum oxide powder, and (f) washing the aluminum oxide powder, wherein the washed aluminum oxide powder comprises less than about 30 ppmw total metallic and alkyl impurities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: POLAR SAPPHIRE, LTD.
    Inventors: Scott Nichol, Daniel Smith
  • Publication number: 20180044196
    Abstract: A method comprising (a) reacting aluminum metal with an acid in the presence of water to provide a first aluminum salt solution comprising an aluminum salt in water, wherein the aluminum salt comprises a reaction product of the acid and the aluminum metal, (b) heating the first aluminum salt solution to provide a mother liquor and solid aluminum salt, (c) optionally, separating the solid aluminum salt from the mother liquor, (d) optionally, dissolving at least a portion of the separated solid aluminum salt with water to provide a second aluminum salt solution, (e) spray roasting the first, or second (if produced), aluminum salt solution to provide an aluminum oxide powder, and (f) washing the aluminum oxide powder, wherein the washed aluminum oxide powder comprises less than about 30 ppmw total metallic and alkyl impurities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Scott Nichol, Daniel Smith
  • Patent number: 9751775
    Abstract: A method comprising contacting high-purity acid, high-purity aluminum, and high-purity water to form a first solution in a heated non-contaminating vessel, wherein the aluminum is employed in at least a stoichiometric amount relative to the acid, heating the first solution in a non-contaminating container, to provide a mother liquor and solid aluminum salts, separating the solid aluminum salts from the mother liquor, heating the solid aluminum salts in a non-contaminating crucible, to provide alpha aluminum oxide, and, optionally, washing the alpha aluminum oxide with high-purity water after some or all of the heating of the solid aluminum salts to provide the alpha aluminum oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Polar Sapphire Ltd.
    Inventor: Scott Nichol
  • Publication number: 20170036091
    Abstract: A golf practise mat including a stance section and a ball strike section. The stance section is segmented into a plurality of planar components so that the golf may can be disassembled for shipping and storage. A kit is disclosed including the components and instructions for assembly. A golf practise mat may also have one or more swing training devices for installation of golf training rods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: MICHAEL HOOPER, SCOTT NICHOL
  • Patent number: D901042
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Fiberbuilt Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Fletcher, Michael Hooper, Scott Nichol, Courtney MacDonald
  • Patent number: D906795
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Fiberbuilt Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Fletcher, Michael Hooper, Scott Nichol, Courtney MacDonald
  • Patent number: D966084
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: FIBERBUILT MANUFACTURING INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Fletcher, Michael Hooper, Scott Nichol, Courtney MacDonald