Patents by Inventor Shawn A. Roberts

Shawn A. Roberts 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).

  • Systems, compositions, and methods for transplantation and treating conditions
    Patent number: 9498514
    Abstract: Systems and methods for purification and concentration of autologous alpha-2 macroglobulin (A2M) from whole blood and or recombinant A2M are provided. Also provided are methods of treating wounds with A2M. Methods for utilizing A2M in combination with other treatments (e.g., platelets and other growth factors) are provided in addition to combinations with exogenous drugs or carriers. Also provided is a method of producing recombinant A2M wild type or variants thereof where the bait region was modified to enhance the inhibition characteristics of A2M and/or to prolong the half-life of the protein for treating wounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Cytonics Corporation
    Inventors: Lewis Hanna, John David Laughlin, Shawn Robert Browning
  • SYSTEMS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS FOR TRANSPLANTATION AND TREATING CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20160271215
    Abstract: Systems and methods for purification and concentration of autologous alpha-2 macroglobulin (A2M) from whole blood and or recombinant A2M are provided. Also provided are methods of treating wounds with A2M. Methods for utilizing A2M in combination with other treatments (e.g., platelets and other growth factors) are provided in addition to combinations with exogenous drugs or carriers. Also provided is a method of producing recombinant A2M wild type or variants thereof where the bait region was modified to enhance the inhibition characteristics of A2M and/or to prolong the half-life of the protein for treating wounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Lewis HANNA, John David LAUGHLIN, Shawn Robert BROWNING
  • FRAME CONFIGURABLE FOR USE AS A BALLISTIC SHIELD AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20160187106
    Abstract: A ballistic shield assembly comprises a framework of interconnected linking members, the framework including at least one handle member, graspable by a user wielding the ballistic shield. At least one wearable item of personal armor is arranged about the framework, the wearable item of personal armor being supported by the framework to thereby present a ballistic shield face capable of protecting the user wielding the ballistic shield from projectiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Shawn Roberts, Michael Judd, Glenn Johnson
  • Systems and methods for adjusting liquid crystal display white point using column inversion
    Patent number: 9368077
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for adjusting a white point of a liquid crystal display (LCD) using column inversion are provided. In one example, a method includes measuring white points of an electronic display that occur when the display employs different column inversion schemes. The display may be programmed to perform the column inversion scheme that produces a white point closest to a desired white point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Zhibing Ge, Shih Chang Chang, Cheng Chen, Hopil Bae, Ming Xu, Shawn Robert Gettemy, Wei H. Yao
  • Systems, compositions, and methods for transplantation and treating conditions
    Patent number: 9352021
    Abstract: Systems and methods for purification and concentration of autologous alpha-2 macroglobulin (A2M) from whole blood and or recombinant A2M are provided. Also provided are methods of treating wounds with A2M. Methods for utilizing A2M in combination with other treatments (e.g., platelets and other growth factors) are provided in addition to combinations with exogenous drugs or carriers. Also provided is a method of producing recombinant A2M wild type or variants thereof where the bait region was modified to enhance the inhibition characteristics of A2M and/or to prolong the half-life of the protein for treating wounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Cytonics Corporation
    Inventors: Lewis Hanna, John David Laughlin, Shawn Robert Browning
  • DETECTION OF ECHINOCANDIN-RESISTANT CANDIDA GLABRATA
    Publication number: 20160102369
    Abstract: Probes and primers are disclosed for detecting a C. glabrata resistant to an echinocandin in a sample. Method are also disclosed that utilize these probes and primers, wherein the methods can be used to detect a C. glabrata resistant to an echinocandin in a sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Applicant: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Serv
    Inventors: Cau Dinh Pham, Shawn Robert Lockhart
  • Method for Syngas Clean-Up of Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds
    Publication number: 20160068392
    Abstract: A system and method for processing unconditioned syngas first removes solids and semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOC), then removes volatile organic compounds (VOC), and then removes at least one sulfur containing compound from the syngas. Additional processing may be performed depending on such factors as the source of syngas being processed, the products, byproducts and intermediate products desired to be formed, captured or recycled and environmental considerations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Ravi Chandran, Daniel Michael Leo, Shawn Robert Freitas, Dave G. Newport, Hamilton Sean Michael Whitney, Daniel A. Burciaga
  • System for Syngas Clean-Up
    Publication number: 20160060110
    Abstract: A system and method for processing unconditioned syngas first removes solids and semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOC), then removes volatile organic compounds (VOC), and then removes at least one sulfur containing compound from the syngas. Additional processing may be performed depending on such factors as the source of syngas being processed, the products, byproducts and intermediate products desired to be formed, captured or recycled and environmental considerations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: ThermoChem Recovery International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ravi Chandran, Daniel Michael Leo, Shawn Robert Freitas, Dave G. Newport, Hamilton Sean Michael Whitney, Daniel A. Burciaga
  • SYSTEM FOR SYNGAS CLEAN-UP OF SEMI-VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20160059176
    Abstract: A system and method for processing unconditioned syngas first removes solids and semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOC), then removes volatile organic compounds (VOC), and then removes at least one sulfur containing compound from the syngas. Additional processing may be performed depending on such factors as the source of syngas being processed, the products, byproducts and intermediate products desired to be formed, captured or recycled and environmental considerations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Ravi CHANDRAN, Daniel Michael Leo, Shawn Robert Freitas, Dave G. Newport, Hamilton Sean Michael Whitney, Daniel A. Burciaga
  • Systems and methods for reducing loss of transmittance due to column inversion
    Patent number: 9245487
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for reducing the loss of transmittance caused by column inversion. To provide one example, an electronic display may include a display panel with columns of pixels and driver circuitry to drive the pixels using column inversion. Adjacent columns that are driven at like polarity are spaced more closely than adjacent columns driven at opposite polarities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Zhibing Ge, Shih Chang Chang, Cheng Chen, Hopil Bae, Ming Xu, Shawn Robert Gettemy, Wei H. Yao
  • INTEGRATED TWO-STAGE THERMOCHEMICAL HEAT PIPE REACTOR HAVING A PARTITIONED VESSEL
    Publication number: 20150315499
    Abstract: A feedstock conversion system including an integrated two-stage fluid bed thermochemical reaction apparatus (50) has first and second reaction chambers (110, 120) side-by-side and physically separated from one another in one vessel (100) by a partition (130). One or more clusters of heat pipes (400) pass through the partition (130) between the first and second chambers (110, 120) for efficient indirect heat transfer between first and second fluid bed reaction stages (200, 300) and materials therein. The system includes devices for solids transfer between the two reaction chambers (110, 120) to enhance feedstock conversion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Ravi CHANDRAN, Daniel Michael LEO, Shawn Robert FREITAS
  • GARMENTS FOR MEN
    Publication number: 20150313290
    Abstract: Next-to-skin garments for men include an internal stretch panel. An opening in the stretch panel receives a wearer's external genitalia. A three-dimensional pouch is defined between the stretch panel and a front portion of the body of the garment. Embodiments provide garments such as undershorts, boarding shorts, and athletic shorts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: 0912139 B.C. LTD.
    Inventors: Dustin Douglas BIGNEY, Shawn Robert ELLIS
  • DEFECT REDUCTION IN SEEDED ALUMINUM NITRIDE CRYSTAL GROWTH
    Publication number: 20150275393
    Abstract: Bulk single crystal of aluminum nitride (AlN) having an areal planar defect density?100 cm?2. Methods for growing single crystal aluminum nitride include melting an aluminum foil to uniformly wet a foundation with a layer of aluminum, the foundation forming a portion of an AlN seed holder, for an AlN seed to be used for the AlN growth. The holder may consist essentially of a substantially impervious backing plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Robert T. Bondokov, Leo J. Schowalter, Kenneth Morgan, Glen A. Slack, Shailaja P. Rao, Shawn Robert Gibb
  • Compact display flex and driver sub-assemblies
    Patent number: 9084363
    Abstract: Compact sub-assemblies of flexible circuits and drivers are provided. The sub-assemblies can occupy less space in an electronic device than conventional sub-assemblies. In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the flexible circuits can be attached to or wires can be disposed on portions of the substrate that previously were unoccupied in conventional sub-assemblies. In one or more embodiments, the sub-assemblies of the present invention also can have wires disposed underneath the driver or vary the width of the wires. In one or more embodiments, the sub-assemblies of the present invention also can have composite wires that occupy less space than wires of conventional sub-assemblies, while still maintaining similar energy flux.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Robert Gettemy, Wei Yao, Barry Corlett
  • SYSTEMS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS FOR TRANSPLANTATION
    Publication number: 20150174221
    Abstract: Systems and methods for purification and concentration of autologous alpha-2-macroglobulin (A2M) from whole blood are provided. Also provided are diagnostic methods for identifying sites in the synovial joints, spine, tendons or ligaments for treatment of pain, degeneration, or inflammation with autologous A2M. Methods for utilizing autologous A2M in combination with other autologous treatments (e.g. platelets and other growth factors) are provided in addition to combinations with exogenous drugs or carriers. Also provided is a method of producing recombinant A2M wild type or variants thereof where the bait region was modified to enhance the inhibition characteristics of A2M and/or to prolong the half life of the protein in joints and spine disc or epidural space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Lewis Hanna, John David Laughlin, Shawn Robert Browning
  • CONNECTOR FOR CHARGING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING BUILT-IN ILLUMINATION
    Publication number: 20150171648
    Abstract: A charging cord, or similar connection cable, for an electronic device provides light at one or both of its connectors. A momentarily closed switch can be incorporated into the connector so that a user can depress the switch to turn on the illumination. The switch can be conveniently located on a body portion of the connection that is normally gripped by a user during connection of the connector. This allows easy depression of the switch to turn on the light. The light can be powered by any device to which an opposite end of the cable is attached. The illuminated cord can be used for wall chargers, mobile (car) chargers, USB-connected chargers, and the like. The light can be integrated into the charger or plugged in as a separate, add-on, pass through device with male and female terminals between the existing charging tip and the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventor: Shawn Robert Williams
  • Systems and methods for liquid crystal display column inversion using 3-column demultiplexers
    Patent number: 9047838
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for column inversion are provided. In one example, an electronic display may include a display panel having columns of pixels and display driver circuitry. The display driver circuitry may include source amplifiers and demultiplexers. Each demultiplexer may channel data output by at least one source amplifier to one of three columns of pixels. The display driver circuitry may drive the display panel according to a 3-column inversion scheme using one source amplifier per demultiplexer per frame of image data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Hopil Bae, Zhibing Ge, Shih Chang Chang, Cheng Chen, Ming Xu, Shawn Robert Gettemy, Wei H. Yao
  • Systems and methods for liquid crystal display column inversion using 2-column demultiplexers
    Patent number: 9047832
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for performing column inversion using 2-column demultiplexers are provided. In one example, an electronic display may include a display panel with columns of pixels configured to be programmed with frames of image data and display driver circuitry. The display driver circuitry may include three demultiplexers, each respectively coupled to one pixel column of a first superpixel and one pixel column of a second superpixel. Each of the three demultiplexers may receive amplified image data of a single polarity per frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Hopil Bae, Zhibing Ge, Shih Chang Chang, Cheng Chen, Ming Xu, Shawn Robert Gettemy, Wei H. Yao
  • Systems and methods for liquid crystal display column inversion using reordered image data
    Patent number: 9047826
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for performing column inversion using reordered image data are provided. In one example, an electronic display may include a display panel with columns of pixels and driver circuitry to drive the pixels using column inversion. The driver circuitry may drive pixels of a first superpixel in a first color order and drive pixels of an adjacent second superpixel in a second color order, such that more pixels are driven sequentially at a common polarity than would have been driven sequentially at the common polarity were the pixels of the first superpixel driven at the same color order as the pixels of the second superpixel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Ming Xu, Zhibing Ge, Shih Chang Chang, Cheng Chen, Hopil Bae, Shawn Robert Gettemy, Wei H. Yao
  • Growth of large aluminum nitride single crystals with thermal-gradient control
    Patent number: 9028612
    Abstract: In various embodiments, non-zero thermal gradients are formed within a growth chamber both substantially parallel and substantially perpendicular to the growth direction during formation of semiconductor crystals, where the ratio of the two thermal gradients (parallel to perpendicular) is less than 10, by, e.g., arrangement of thermal shields outside of the growth chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Crystal IS, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert T. Bondokov, Shailaja P. Rao, Shawn Robert Gibb, Leo J. Schowalter