Patents by Inventor Stephen A. Martin

Stephen A. Martin 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: 9423032
    Abstract: An annular seal cavity throat bushing includes an inner annular surface having a substantially latitudinal channel with the channel being provided with at least one orifice to allow fluid communication between the inside of the bushing and the outside of the bushing. The bushing is further provided with at least one groove extending substantially longitudinally from one end of the bushing to the channel. The groove has at least one tapered edge which increases the width of the groove along its length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: AES Engineering Ltd.
    Inventors: Andrew Colverson, Stephen Martin Shaw
  • Publication number: 20160223386
    Abstract: A mechanical seal support system includes a pressure vessel for supplying barrier fluid to a mechanical seal, a device for determining the mass of the pressure vessel and a device for providing additional barrier fluid to the pressure vessel when a determination is made that the mass of the pressure vessel is below a predetermined level responsive to the device for determining mass of the pressure vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: AES Engineering Ltd.
    Inventors: Stephen Martin Shaw, Andrew Colverson
  • Publication number: 20160170436
    Abstract: The invention provides a rotary or touch-sensitive control comprising a first rotatable and/or touch-sensitive body comprising means for displaying information relating to a parameter controlled by the first body, and a second rotatable and/or touch-sensitive body formed around the first rotatable body comprising means for displaying information relating to a parameter controlled by the second rotatable body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Wayne Farrar, Stephen Martin Wyatt, Robin Andrew Porter, Christopher Bloor
  • Publication number: 20160052862
    Abstract: The invention relates to nitroso derivatives including carboxylic acid and phosphoric acid esters of hydroxy nitroso compounds that donate nitroxyl (HNO) under physiological conditions. The compounds and compositions of the invention are useful in treating and/or preventing the onset and/or development of diseases or conditions that are responsive to nitroxyl therapy, including heart failure, ischemia/reperfusion injury and cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Lisa Marie Frost, Stephen Martin Courtney, Frederick Arthur Brookfield, Vincent Jacob Kalish
  • Publication number: 20160046570
    Abstract: The invention provides certain N-acyloxysulfonamide and N-hydroxy-N-acylsulfonamide derivative compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions. In particular, the invention provides methods of using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions for treating, preventing, or delaying the onset and/or develop of a disease or condition. In some embodiments, the disease or condition is selected from cardiovascular diseases, ischemia, reperfusion injury, cancerous disease, pulmonary hypertension and conditions responsive to nitroxyl therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: John P. Toscano, Art Sutton, Vincent Jacob Kalish, Frederick Arthur Brookfield, Stephen Martin Courtney, Lisa Marie Frost
  • Publication number: 20160046569
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter provides N-hydroxymethanesulfonamide compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions. In particular, the disclosed subject matter provides methods of using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions for treating heart failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Vincent Jacob Kalish, Frederick Arthur Brookfield, Stephen Martin Courtney, Lisa Marie Frost
  • Publication number: 20160047088
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for the application of a treatment agent to a substrate, the method comprising the treatment of the pre-wetted substrate in an aqueous system comprising the solid particulate treatment agent in a closed container, the treatment being carried out at a ratio of liquor to substrate which does not exceed 2:1. Typically, the method is applied to the dyeing of textile fibres at liquor ratios of ?1:1 and is carried out in the absence of additives conventionally included for the sole purpose of promoting dye uptake by controlling electrical interactions or otherwise enhancing interactions between the substrate and the treatment agent. The invention also provides a method for the removal of surplus treatment agents following application of said treatment agents to a substrate, said method comprising not more than three wash-off treatments of said substrate with water following said application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventor: Stephen Martin Burkinshaw
  • Patent number: 9260422
    Abstract: Certain chemical entities are provided herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one chemical entity and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. Methods of treating patients suffering from certain diseases and disorders responsive to the inhibition of KMO activity are described, which comprise administering to such patients an amount of at least one chemical entity effective to reduce signs or symptoms of the disease or disorder are disclosed. These diseases include neurodegenerative disorders such as Huntington's disease. Also described are methods of treatment include administering at least one chemical entity as a single active agent or administering at least one chemical entity in combination with one or more other therapeutic agents. Also provided are methods for screening compounds capable of inhibiting KMO activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: CHDI Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Celia Dominguez, Leticia M. Toledo-Sherman, Stephen Martin Courtney, Michael Prime, William Mitchell, Christopher John Brown, Paula C. De Aguiar Pena, Peter Johnson
  • Publication number: 20160031807
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter provides N-substituted hydroxylamine derivative compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions. In particular, the disclosed subject matter provides methods of using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions for treating heart failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Vincent Jacob Kalish, Frederick Arthur Brookfield, Stephen Martin Courtney, Lisa Marie Frost, John P. Toscano
  • Publication number: 20160002839
    Abstract: A method of making a deep pile fabric that closely resembles natural sheepskin fleece. The method includes forming a length of pile fabric having fibers on one side and a scrim on an opposing side, where at least a portion of the fibers are natural wool fibers, and finishing the pile fabric as natural sheepskin by polishing the fiber side of the pile fabric, including guiding the length of pile fabric over at least two polishing rolls, where the two polishing rolls rotate in opposite directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Nathan W. Crary, Stuart Jenkins, Stephen Martin, Zihao Dong
  • Publication number: 20160006702
    Abstract: An organizer may send information relating to an event to participants via text messaging without having participants' texting numbers. Particularly, organizer may be associated with a texting number. Organizer sets event's start/end times, and provides email addresses for event invitees. Email requests invitees' texting numbers to participate in event. Texting numbers are stored, and encrypted respectively as identifiers. Organizer's message for participants is sent as text message to participants' texting numbers between event's start/end, and may be sent as if the message originated from organizer's texting number. When event ends, participants' texting numbers are deleted unless a participant participates in organizer's later ending event. In response to invitation to organizer's later event, a received participant's texting number may be encrypted as later identifier, and compared with identifier from earlier event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: BENJAMIN CHESTNUT, ANDREW CONNOR, VALERIE WARNER DANIN, AMRO MOUSA, STEPHEN MARTIN
  • Publication number: 20160002156
    Abstract: The invention relates to N-hydroxysulfonamide derivatives that donate nitroxyl (HNO) under physiological conditions and are useful in treating and/or preventing the onset and/or development of diseases or conditions that are responsive to nitroxyl therapy, including heart failure and ischemia/reperfusion injury. Novel N-hydroxysulfonamide derivatives release NHO at a controlled rate under physiological conditions, and the rate of HNO release is modulated by varying the nature and location of functional groups on the N-hydroxysulfonamide derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: John P. TOSCANO, Frederick Arthur Brookfield, Andrew D. Cohen, Stephen Martin Courtney, Lisa Marie Frost, Vincent Jacob Kalish
  • Patent number: 9221780
    Abstract: The invention relates to N-hydroxysulfonamide derivatives that donate nitroxyl (HNO) under physiological conditions and are useful in treating and/or preventing the onset and/or development of diseases or conditions that are responsive to nitroxyl therapy, including heart failure and ischemia/reperfusion injury. Novel N-hydroxysulfonamide derivatives release NHO at a controlled rate under physiological conditions, and the rate of HNO release is modulated by varying the nature and location of functional groups on the N-hydroxysulfonamide derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignees: The Johns Hopkins University, Cardioxyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Toscano, Frederick Arthur Brookfield, Andrew D. Cohen, Stephen Martin Courtney, Lisa Marie Frost, Vincent Jacob Kalish
  • Publication number: 20150366977
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides nitroxyl donating pharmaceutical compositions comprising N-substituted hydroxylamine derivatives. The compositions are highly efficacious in treating cardiovascular diseases (e.g., heart failure), have a suitable toxicological profile, and are sufficiently stable for intravenous or oral administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Vincent Jacob Kalish, John Reardon, Frederick Arthur Brookfield, Stephen Martin Courtney, Lisa Marie Frost, John P. Toscano
  • Patent number: 9212440
    Abstract: A method of making a sheared wool, deep pile fabric that closely resembles natural sheepskin fleece that includes forming a length of wool pile fabric having natural wool fibers on one side and a scrim on an opposing side and finishing the wool pile fabric as natural shearling. The finishing process includes polishing the wool fiber side of the pile fabric by guiding the length of pile fabric over one or more heated first polishing rolls, applying a sheepskin conditioning solution to the wool fiber side of the pile fabric, further polishing the wool fiber side of the pile fabric by guiding the fabric a plurality of times over one or more second heated polishing rolls, and cutting the wool fibers to a designated length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: DECKERS OUTDOOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nathan Crary, Stuart Jenkins, Stephen Martin, Zihao Dong
  • Publication number: 20150344824
    Abstract: The invention provides a method and formulation for cleaning a soiled substrate, the method comprising the treatment of the moistened substrate with a formulation comprising a multiplicity of polymeric particles, wherein the polymeric particles comprise at least one antimicrobial agent. Preferably, the substrate is wetted so as to achieve a substrate to water ratio of between 1:0.1 to 1:5 w/w. Optionally, the formulation additionally comprises at least one additional cleaning agent, and in this embodiment, it is preferred that the polymeric particles are mixed with the at least one additional cleaning agent. Preferably, the additional cleaning material comprises a surfactant, which most preferably has detergent properties. Most preferably, the substrate comprises a textile fibre. Typically, the polymeric particles comprise particles of polyester or nylon, most preferably in the form of beads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Stephen Martin BURKINSHAW, Stephen Derek JENKINS, Alan John WADDON
  • Publication number: 20150344437
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter provides pyrazolone derivative compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, kits comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions. In particular, the disclosed subject matter provides methods of using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions for treating heart failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Vincent Jacob Kalish, Frederick Arthur Brookfield, Stephen Martin Courtney, Lisa Marie Frost, John P. Toscano, Daryl A. Guthrie, Carl Leslie North
  • Publication number: 20150336880
    Abstract: The invention relates to N-hydroxylsulfonamide derivatives that donate nitroxyl (HNO) under physiological conditions and are useful in treating and/or preventing the onset and/or development of diseases or conditions that are responsive to nitroxyl therapy, including heart failure and ischemia/reperfusion injury. Novel N-hydroxylsulfonamide derivatives release NHO at a controlled rate under physiological conditions, and the rate of HNO release is modulated by varying the nature and location of functional groups on the N-hydroxylsulfonamide derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: John P. Toscano, Frederick Arthur Brookfield, Andrew D. Cohen, Stephen Martin Courtney, Lisa Marie Frost, Vincent Jacob Kalish
  • Patent number: 9159147
    Abstract: A computer-implemented process includes: receiving into a computer memory a response to a generic question not specifically related to handwriting style; converting the response into one or more tags representing handwriting characteristics; selecting a typeface having a handwriting characteristic of one of the tags; receiving a text string to display into a computer memory; and displaying the text string by rendering glyphs from a font file containing glyphs for the selected typeface, after applying random variations to simulate human handwriting variation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Inventors: Ian Lubetkin, Stephen Martin, Gahl Burt
  • Patent number: 9160698
    Abstract: An organizer may send information relating to an event to participants via text messaging without having participants' texting numbers. Particularly, organizer may be associated with a texting number. Organizer sets event's start/end times, and provides email addresses for event invitees. Email requests invitees' texting numbers to participate in event. Texting numbers are stored, and encrypted respectively as identifiers. Organizer's message for participants is sent as text message to participants' texting numbers between event's start/end, and may be sent as if the message originated from organizer's texting number. When event ends, participants' texting numbers are deleted unless a participant participates in organizer's later ending event. In response to invitation to organizer's later event, a received participant's texting number may be encrypted as later identifier, and compared with identifier from earlier event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: The Rocket Science Group LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Chestnut, Andrew Connor, Valerie Warner Danin, Amro Mousa, Stephen Martin