Patents by Inventor Stephen M. Barnes
Stephen M. Barnes 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: 20240083982Abstract: Disclosed herein include antibodies or fragments thereof having specificity to a sarbecovirus spike protein. Also provided are compositions, methods, and kits for using said antibodies or fragments thereof for preventing or treating, for example a coronavirus infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Barry D. Olafson, Stephen L. Mayo, Pamela J. Bjorkman, Jost G. Vielmetter, Justin W. Chartron, Paul M. Chang, Stephanie C. Contreras, Jingzhou Wang, Aiden J. Aceves, Anthony P. West, Jr., Christopher O. Barnes, Jennifer R. Keeffe, Claudia A. Jette
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Patent number: 9797917Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting microplate well surface contact and setting standoff is provided. The apparatus may include a sample probe, coupled to a spring-loaded carriage, and a sensor configured to detect when the sample probe is in contact with a surface. The sample probe is moved toward a surface of a well in a well-plate until the sample end of the sample probe contacts the surface, whereby the carriage allows the probe to be displaced. Displacement of the probe is detected by the sensor and further downward movement of the carriage is stopped. A processor records the location of the sample probe and sets standoff based on the recorded location.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: IntellicytInventors: Stephen M. Barnes, Aaron B. Kennington
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Publication number: 20160011083Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting microplate well surface contact and setting standoff is provided. The apparatus may include a sample probe, coupled to a spring-loaded carriage, and a sensor configured to detect when the sample probe is in contact with a surface. The sample probe is moved toward a surface of a well in a well-plate until the sample end of the sample probe contacts the surface, whereby the carriage allows the probe to be displaced. Displacement of the probe is detected by the sensor and further downward movement of the carriage is stopped. A processor records the location of the sample probe and sets standoff based on the recorded location.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Stephen M. Barnes, Aaron B. Kennington
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Patent number: 6759787Abstract: A microelectromechanical (MEM) apparatus is disclosed which has a platform that can be elevated above a substrate and tilted at an arbitrary angle using a plurality of flexible members which support the platform and control its movement. Each flexible member is further controlled by one or more MEM actuators which act to bend the flexible member. The MEM actuators can be electrostatic comb actuators or vertical zip actuators, or a combination thereof. The MEM apparatus can include a mirror coating to form a programmable mirror for redirecting or switching one or more light beams for use in a projection display. The MEM apparatus with-the mirror coating also has applications for switching light beams between optical fibers for use in a local area fiber optic network, or for use in fiber optic telecommunications or data communications systems.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: Samuel Lee Miller, Paul Jackson McWhorter, Murray Steven Rodgers, Jeffry J. Sniegowski, Stephen M. Barnes
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Patent number: 6545385Abstract: A microelectromechanical (MEM) apparatus is disclosed which has a platform that can be elevated above a substrate and tilted at an arbitrary angle using a plurality of flexible members which support the platform and control its movement. Each flexible member is further controlled by one or more MEM actuators which act to bend the flexible member. The MEM actuators can be electrostatic comb actuators or vertical zip actuators, or a combination thereof. The MEM apparatus can include a mirror coating to form a programmable mirror for redirecting or switching one or more light beams for use in a projection display. The MEM apparatus with the mirror coating also has applications for switching light beams between optical fibers for use in a local area fiber optic network, or for use in fiber optic telecommunications or data communications systems.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2001Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: Samuel Lee Miller, Paul Jackson McWhorter, Murray Steven Rodgers, Jeffry J. Sniegowski, Stephen M. Barnes
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Publication number: 20020171327Abstract: A microelectromechanical (MEM) apparatus is disclosed which has a platform that can be elevated above a substrate and tilted at an arbitrary angle using a plurality of flexible members which support the platform and control its movement. Each flexible member is further controlled by one or more MEM actuators which act to bend the flexible member. The MEM actuators can be electrostatic comb actuators or vertical zip actuators, or a combination thereof. The MEM apparatus can include a mirror coating to form a programmable mirror for redirecting or switching one or more light beams for use in a projection display. The MEM apparatus with-the mirror coating also has applications for switching light beams between optical fibers for use in a local area fiber optic network, or for use in fiber optic telecommunications or data communications systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2002Publication date: November 21, 2002Inventors: Samuel Lee Miller, Paul Jackson McWhorter, Murray Steven Rodgers, Jeffry J. Sniegowski, Stephen M. Barnes
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Publication number: 20010048265Abstract: A microelectromechanical (MEM) apparatus is disclosed which has a platform that can be elevated above a substrate and tilted at an arbitrary angle using a plurality of flexible members which support the platform and control its movement. Each flexible member is further controlled by one or more MEM actuators which act to bend the flexible member. The MEM actuators can be electrostatic comb actuators or vertical zip actuators, or a combination thereof. The MEM apparatus can include a mirror coating to form a programmable mirror for redirecting or switching one or more light beams for use in a projection display. The MEM apparatus with the mirror coating also has applications for switching light beams between optical fibers for use in a local area fiber optic network, or for use in fiber optic telecommunications or data communications systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2001Publication date: December 6, 2001Inventors: Samuel Lee Miller, Paul Jackson McWhorter, Murray Steven Rodgers, Jeffry J. Sniegowski, Stephen M. Barnes
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Patent number: 6313562Abstract: A microelectromechanical (MEM) ratcheting apparatus is disclosed which includes an electrostatic or thermal actuator that drives a moveable member in the form of a ring gear, stage, or rack. Motion is effected by one or more reciprocating pawls driven by the actuator in a direction that is parallel to, in line with, or tangential to the path. The reciprocating pawls engage indexing elements (e.g. teeth or pins) on the moveable member to incrementally move the member along a curved or straight path with the ability to precisely control and determine the position of the moveable member. The MEM apparatus can be formed on a silicon substrate by conventional surface micromachining methods.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2001Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: Stephen M. Barnes, Samuel L. Miller, Brian D. Jensen, M. Steven Rodgers, Michael S. Burg
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Patent number: 6211599Abstract: A microelectromechanical (MEM) ratcheting apparatus is disclosed which includes an electrostatic or thermal actuator that drives a moveable member in the form of a ring gear, stage, or rack. Motion is effected by one or more reciprocating pawls driven by the actuator in a direction that is parallel to, in line with, or tangential to the path. The reciprocating pawls engage indexing elements (e.g. teeth or pins) on the moveable member to incrementally move the member along a curved or straight path with the ability to precisely control and determine the position of the moveable member. The MEM apparatus can be formed on a silicon substrate by conventional surface micromachining methods.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1999Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: Stephen M. Barnes, Samuel L. Miller, Brian D. Jensen, M. Steven Rodgers, Michael S. Burg
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Patent number: 6133670Abstract: A compact electrostatic comb actuator is disclosed for microelectromechanical (MEM) applications. The actuator is based upon a plurality of meshed electrostatic combs, some of which are stationary and others of which are moveable. One or more restoring springs are fabricated within an outline of the electrostatic combs (i.e. superposed with the moveable electrostatic combs) to considerably reduce the space required for the actuator. Additionally, a truss structure is provided to support the moveable electrostatic combs and prevent bending or distortion of these combs due to unbalanced electrostatic forces or external loading. The truss structure formed about the moveable electrostatic combs allows the spacing between the interdigitated fingers of the combs to be reduced to about one micron or less, thereby substantially increasing the number of active fingers which can be provided in a given area.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1999Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: Sandia CorporationInventors: M. Steven Rodgers, Michael S. Burg, Brian D. Jensen, Samuel L. Miller, Stephen M. Barnes