Patents by Inventor Sharon Flank
Sharon Flank 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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Publication number: 20240109125Abstract: The invention pertains to the use of sophisticated chemical formulation and spectroscopic design methods to select taggants compatible with the 3D print medium that are easily detected spectroscopically but otherwise compatible with the product, structural integrity and stability, and aesthetics. A spectral pattern employs a different chemical or combination of chemicals to alter the formulation of all or some portion of the printed object so that its authenticity can be monitored later using a spectrometer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Gary Ritchie, Rebecca Maksimovic, Sharon Flank, William Flank
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Publication number: 20240033310Abstract: A plurality of heterogeneous microparticles can be provided, each having a shell, a payload, and a cap. The shell can define a core and an orifice in fluid communication with the core. The payload can be disposed within the core. The cap can be coupled to the shell so as to seal the orifice. The shell and cap of the microparticles can be formed by an additive manufacturing method, for example, by patterning of photomaterials using electromagnetic radiation or a particle beam. When subjected to a triggering event, at least a portion of each orifice can be exposed from the respective cap so as to release, through the exposed orifice portion, the corresponding payload from the core of the shell. The microparticles can be used in various applications, such as controlled delivery of drugs, chemicals, or biological agents, self-healing or self-lubricating materials, and failure prevention or mitigation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2021Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Ryan SOCHOL, Michael AZARIAN, Ruben ACEVEDO, Sharon FLANK, Stephen HOAG
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Patent number: 11666972Abstract: The invention pertains to the use of sophisticated chemical formulation and spectroscopic design methods to select taggants compatible with the 3D print medium that are easily detected spectroscopically but otherwise compatible with the product, structural integrity and stability, and aesthetics. A spectral pattern employs a different chemical or combination of chemicals to alter the formulation of all or some portion of the printed object so that its authenticity can be monitored later using a spectrometer.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: VERRANA, LLCInventors: Gary Ritchie, Rebecca Maksimovic, Sharon Flank, William Flank
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Publication number: 20200398549Abstract: The invention pertains to the use of sophisticated chemical formulation and spectroscopic design methods to select taggants compatible with the 3D print medium that are easily detected spectroscopically but otherwise compatible with the product, structural integrity and stability, and aesthetics. A spectral pattern employs a different chemical or combination of chemicals to alter the formulation of all or some portion of the printed object so that its authenticity can be monitored later using a spectrometer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Gary Ritchie, Rebecca Maksimovic, Sharon Flank, Edward R. Poznysz, William Flank
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Publication number: 20200107566Abstract: A savory, healthy cruciferous vegetable formula includes cruciferous vegetable, aromatic, edible fruit ingredient, acid ingredient and seasoning. In one embodiment the formula is a pourable, dense, finely grained cruciferous vegetable condiment. In another embodiment, the formula is a carbonated cruciferous vegetable beverage. In one method a cruciferous vegetable condiment is produced by preparing, cooking and finely pureeing the nutrient-rich ingredients, then hot fill processing and packaging the shelf-stable condiment. In another method, a carbonated cruciferous vegetable beverage is produced by preparing, cooking, cooling and carbonating the nutrient-rich ingredients, then cold fill processing and packaging the shelf-stable beverage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2018Publication date: April 9, 2020Applicant: Snack Kraken LLCInventors: David Ian Forbes, Kristan Leigh Anderson, Sharon Flank, David D Austin, II
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Publication number: 20160375676Abstract: The invention pertains to the use of sophisticated chemical formulation and spectroscopic design methods to select taggants compatible with the 3D print medium that are easily detected spectroscopically but otherwise compatible with the product, structural integrity and stability, and aesthetics. A spectral pattern employs a different chemical or combination of chemicals to alter the formulation of all or some portion of the printed object so that its authenticity can be monitored later using a spectrometer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: Verrana, LLCInventors: Gary Ritchie, Rebecca Maksimovic, Sharon Flank, Edward R Poznysz, William Flank
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Publication number: 20130327671Abstract: Multisource fusion of data is used on a handheld device to create a portable analytical verifier, including the ability to verify based on product wrapping or using a returned code to check the product or wrapping. Data words are extracted from authentication media by testing to see whether particular taggants are present, using spectroscopic analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventors: Emil Walter Ciurczak, Sharon Flank, William H. Flank, Vojislav Maksimovic, Gary Ritchie, Donna Romer
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Patent number: 8517274Abstract: Multisource fusion of data is used on a handheld device to create a portable analytical verifier, including the ability to verify based on product wrapping or using a re-turned code to check the product or wrapping. Data words are extracted from authentication media by testing to see whether particular taggants are present, using spectroscopic analysis.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2011Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Verrana LLCInventors: Emil Walter Ciurczak, Sharon Flank, William H. Flank, Vojislav Maksimovic, Gary Ritchie, Donna Romer
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Publication number: 20120286046Abstract: Multisource fusion of data is used on a handheld device to create a portable analytical verifier, including the ability to verify based on product wrapping or using a re-turned code to check the product or wrapping. Data words are extracted from authentication media by testing to see whether particular taggants are present, using spectroscopic analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: VERRANA, LLCInventors: Emil Walter Ciurczak, Sharon Flank, William H. Flank, Vojislav Maksimovic, Gary Ritchie, Donna Romer
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Publication number: 20120019823Abstract: A box 14 having a body 13 is used with a transparent flexible bag containing a liquid such as an IV bag. First and second faces 12 are positioned relative to each other. The faces each have therewithin an end or fiber optic port 11 of a respective light path. A light source is optically coupled with the light path of the first face and a spectrometer is optically coupled with the light path of the second face. The light paths are coaxial and are disposed so that the transparent flexible bag is positionable therebetween. The spectrometer is disposed to detect an anomaly in the liquid within the transparent flexible bag, and to annunciate the anomaly to a human user. The box defines a reproducible light path length through the liquid. A caliper 29 having a body 22 may be used in spectrometric analysis of a transparent tube containing a liquid such as a syringe or an IV line. The caliper has finger pads 27 which permit opening the spring-loaded caliper as needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: VERRANA, LLCInventors: William H. Flank, Sandra Glassman Flank, Sharon Flank, Emil W. Ciurczak, Carl Oppedahl
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Patent number: 7952710Abstract: A box 14 having a body 13 is used with a transparent flexible bag containing a liquid such as an IV bag. First and second faces 12 are positioned relative to each other. The faces each have therewithin an end or fiber optic port 11 of a respective light path. A light source is optically coupled with the light path of the first face and a spectrometer is optically coupled with the light path of the second face. The light paths are coaxial and are disposed so that the transparent flexible bag is positionable therebetween. The spectrometer is disposed to detect an anomaly in the liquid within the transparent flexible bag, and to annunciate the anomaly to a human user. The box defines a reproducible light path length through the liquid. A caliper 29 having a body 22 may be used in spectrometric analysis of a transparent tube containing a liquid such as a syringe or an IV line. The caliper has finger pads 27 which permit opening the spring-loaded caliper as needed.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2009Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Verrana LLCInventors: William H. Flank, Sandra Glassman Flank, Sharon Flank, Emil Walter Ciurczak, Carl Oppedahl
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Publication number: 20100309468Abstract: A box 14 having a body 13 is used with a transparent flexible bag containing a liquid such as an IV bag. First and second faces 12 are positioned relative to each other. The faces each have therewithin an end or fiber optic port 11 of a respective light path. A light source is optically coupled with the light path of the first face and a spectrometer is optically coupled with the light path of the second face. The light paths are coaxial and are disposed so that the transparent flexible bag is positionable therebetween. The spectrometer is disposed to detect an anomaly in the liquid within the transparent flexible bag, and to annunciate the anomaly to a human user. The box defines a reproducible light path length through the liquid. A caliper 29 having a body 22 may be used in spectrometric analysis of a transparent tube containing a liquid such as a syringe or an IV line. The caliper has finger pads 27 which permit opening the spring-loaded caliper as needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: VERRANA, LLCInventors: William H. Flank, Sandra Glassman Flank, Sharon Flank, Emil Walter Ciurczak, Carl Oppedahl
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Publication number: 20100169233Abstract: A software system that uses the rigor and rules of business process automation to capture and structure organizational expertise, processes, and procedures—the non-automatable activities and actions of an organization—into a single, common, enterprise-wide, information framework. The capture function is engineered for usability and structured to reflect the patterns and semantics of business users rather than imposing software or process terminology. The produced framework generates a process-driven, centralized taxonomy of information and resources as business requirements are captured. The framework delivers users an organization-specific context to activities and information to be used for learning, training, reference, improvisation, collaboration, and operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: David Ian Forbes, Sharon Flank, David Austin
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Patent number: 7584161Abstract: A software system that uses the rigor and rules of business process automation to capture and structure organizational expertise, processes, and procedures—the non-automatable activities and actions of an organization—into a single, common, enterprise-wide, information framework. The capture function is engineered for usability and structured to reflect the patterns and semantics of business users rather than imposing software or process terminology. The produced framework generates a process-driven, centralized taxonomy of information and resources as business requirements are captured. The framework delivers users an organization-specific context to activities and information to be used for learning, training, reference, improvisation, collaboration, and operations.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2005Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Contextware, Inc.Inventors: David Ian Forbes, Sharon Flank, David Austin
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Patent number: 7418444Abstract: A system stories digital media records and includes a search engine searching the stored digital media records. It receives search requests from users, logs the search requests, expands the search requests, applies a statistical clustering algorithm, thereby grouping similar search requests together, identifies, using a semantic net hierarchy, a lowest-level term in the hierarchy that subsumes all of the queries in a grouping of search requests, and communicates the identified term to a user.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2002Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Corbis CorporationInventors: Sharon Flank, Ruth Sperer, Donna Romer
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Publication number: 20080059416Abstract: In one embodiment, data associated with a process rules query is received. The data includes values associated with a predetermined constraint. Results for the process query are obtained from at least one data store. The obtained results for the process query are output in a first form and a second form. In another embodiment, a searchable process knowledgebase is created based on a business process (e.g., a structure consisting of activities and sub-activities). The business process is integrated into a process-based algorithm. Obtained process query results are added to the process knowledgebase. Executed process queries are analyzed so that the process-based query algorithm learns and improves precision of obtained query results.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventors: DAVID FORBES, Sharon Flank, David Austin
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Patent number: 7177879Abstract: The software according to the invention incorporates a glossary management tool that makes it easy for each client to customize terminology to the needs of a particular business. With this tool, termed a glossary manager, a company can customize a number of feature names in the system to provide a more familiar context for their users. A system administrator can also customize the manner in which “thumbnail” or “preview” images are presented. The system performs clustering on search queries, and searches media records multi-modally, using two or more approaches such as image searching and text searching. An administrator can tune search parameters. Two or more streams of metadata may be aligned and correlated with a media file, facilitating later searching. The system evaluates itself. It folds popularity information into rankings of search results.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2002Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Corbis Digital Asset Management Services, LLCInventors: Sharon Flank, Keith Simonsen, Robert Griffin
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Publication number: 20060074726Abstract: A software system that uses the rigor and rules of business process automation to capture and structure organizational expertise, processes, and procedures—the non-automatable activities and actions of an organization—into a single, common, enterprise-wide, information framework. The capture function is engineered for usability and structured to reflect the patterns and semantics of business users rather than imposing software or process terminology. The produced framework generates a process-driven, centralized taxonomy of information and resources as business requirements are captured. The framework delivers users an organization-specific context to activities and information to be used for learning, training, reference, improvisation, collaboration, and operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2005Publication date: April 6, 2006Applicant: Contextware, Inc.Inventors: David Forbes, Sharon Flank, David Austin
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Patent number: 6944611Abstract: A system stores digital media records and has a search engine searching the stored digital media records. The system receives first search requests from a plurality of first users. The system performs, by the search engine, searches based upon the first search requests, yielding respective first search results, each first search result defining first selected digital media records. The first search results are logged. Information is received from the first users indicative of subsequent actions by the first users selecting particular ones of the selected digital media records. A second search request is received from a second user. A search is performed, by the search engine, based upon the second search request, yielding respective second search results, the second search results defining second selected digital media records. The second selected media records are then ranked differently, for example upward or downward, based upon the longed first search results.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2002Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Emotion, Inc.Inventors: Sharon Flank, Ruth Sperer, Donna Romer
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Patent number: 6941294Abstract: A system stores digital media records, and comprising a vocabulary file of words keyed to the digital media records. A search query is received by computer from a user, the search query including words. The search query is logged by computer, yielding a query log. The query log is processed by computer to identify words in the query log which are not words already included in the vocabulary file and which are not words which are variants of words already included in the vocabulary file. Such words are defined as “not-found words.” The not-found words are added to the vocabulary file, and the not-found words are keyed to the digital media records.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2002Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: Emotion, Inc.Inventor: Sharon Flank