Patents by Inventor Stephen Rothwell
Stephen Rothwell 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: 20220249732Abstract: The invention generally relates to dextran fibers which are preferably electrospun and devices formed from such fibers. In particular, such devices may include substances of interest (such as therapeutic substances) associated with the electrospun fibers. Upon exposure to a liquid the electrospun fibers dissolve immediately and the substances of interest are released into the liquid. Exemplary devices include bandages formed from electrospun dextran fibers and associated agents that promote hemostasis, such as thrombin and fibrinogen.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2021Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Gary Bowlin, David Simpson, James Bowman, Stephen Rothwell
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Publication number: 20180344891Abstract: The invention generally relates to dextran fibers which are preferably electrospun and devices formed from such fibers. In particular, such devices may include substances of interest (such as therapeutic substances) associated with the electrospun fibers. Upon exposure to a liquid the electrospun fibers dissolve immediately and the substances of interest are released into the liquid. Exemplary devices include bandages formed from electrospun dextran fibers and associated agents that promote hemostasis, such as thrombin and fibrinogen.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Gary Bowlin, David Simpson, James Bowman, Stephen Rothwell
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Patent number: 10046081Abstract: The invention generally relates to dextran fibers which are preferably electrospun and devices formed from such fibers. In particular, such devices may include substances of interest (such as therapeutic substances) associated with the electrospun fibers. Upon exposure to a liquid the electrospun fibers dissolve immediately and the substances of interest are released into the liquid. Exemplary devices include bandages formed from electrospun dextran fibers and associated agents that promote hemostasis, such as thrombin and fibrinogen.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2014Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignees: The Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc., Virginia Commonwealth UniversityInventors: Gary Bowlin, David Simpson, James Bowman, Stephen Rothwell
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Publication number: 20160175477Abstract: The invention generally relates to dextran fibers which are preferably electrospun and devices formed from such fibers. In particular, such devices may include substances of interest (such as therapeutic substances) associated with the electrospun fibers. Upon exposure to a liquid the electrospun fibers dissolve immediately and the substances of interest are released into the liquid. Exemplary devices include bandages formed from electrospun dextran fibers and associated agents that promote hemostasis, such as thrombin and fibrinogen.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2014Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Gary Bowlin, David Simpson, James Bowman, Stephen Rothwell
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Patent number: 9317866Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the present invention relate to alternative kinds of transactions, which do not involve payment using only cash or a token device such as a smart card or chip and PIN card. In some embodiments, transactions involve a customer providing token-less transaction authentication information using customer interface means (150) that is adapted to receive, from a customer, in a first mode of operation, PIN or other token device authentication information, for use in a token device transaction, and token-less transaction authentication information, when operating in another mode of operation. In some embodiments, the customer interface means may be a specially-adapted chip and PIN card reader apparatus. Accordingly, such a customer input means facilitates manual input by a customer of voucher, coupon, accrued loyalty points, Air Miles, ticket or pass authentication information, without the need for a retailer to install new equipment or IT infrastructure.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2015Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: EAGLE EYE SOLUTIONS LIMITEDInventors: Stephen Rothwell, Edward James Pippin
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Publication number: 20150262215Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the present invention relate to alternative kinds of transactions, which do not involve payment using only cash or a token device such as a smart card or chip and PIN card. In some embodiments, transactions involve a customer providing token-less transaction authentication information using customer interface means (150) that is adapted to receive, from a customer, in a first mode of operation, PIN or other token device authentication information, for use in a token device transaction, and token-less transaction authentication information, when operating in another mode of operation. In some embodiments, the customer interface means may be a specially-adapted chip and PIN card reader apparatus. Accordingly, such a customer input means facilitates manual input by a customer of voucher, coupon, accrued loyalty points, Air Miles, ticket or pass authentication information, without the need for a retailer to install new equipment or IT infrastructure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Stephen ROTHWELL, Edward James PIPPIN
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Patent number: 9076141Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the present invention relate to alternative kinds of transactions, which do not involve payment using only cash or a token device such as a smart card or chip and PIN card. In some embodiments, transactions involve a customer providing token-less transaction authentication information using customer interface means (150) that is adapted to receive, from a customer, in a first mode of operation, PIN or other token device authentication information, for use in a token device transaction, and token-less transaction authentication information, when operating in another mode of operation. In some embodiments, the customer interface means may be a specially-adapted chip and PIN card reader apparatus. Accordingly, such a customer input means facilitates manual input by a customer of voucher, coupon, accrued loyalty points, Air Miles, ticket or pass authentication information, without the need for a retailer to install new equipment or IT infrastructure.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: EAGLE EYE SOLUTIONS LIMITEDInventors: Stephen Rothwell, Edward James Pippin
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Publication number: 20150112287Abstract: The invention generally relates to dextran fibers which are preferably electrospun and devices formed from such fibers. In particular, such devices may include substances of interest (such as therapeutic substances) associated with the electrospun fibers. Upon exposure to a liquid the electrospun fibers dissolve immediately and the substances of interest are released into the liquid. Exemplary devices include bandages formed from electrospun dextran fibers and associated agents that promote hemostasis, such as thrombin and fibrinogen.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Gary Bowlin, David Simpson, James Bowman, Stephen Rothwell
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Publication number: 20140124574Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the present invention relate to alternative kinds of transactions, which do not involve payment using only cash or a token device such as a smart card or chip and PIN card. In some embodiments, transactions involve a customer providing token-less transaction authentication information using customer interface means (150) that is adapted to receive, from a customer, in a first mode of operation, PIN or other token device authentication information, for use in a token device transaction, and token-less transaction authentication information, when operating in another mode of operation. In some embodiments, the customer interface means may be a specially-adapted chip and PIN card reader apparatus. Accordingly, such a customer input means facilitates manual input by a customer of voucher, coupon, accrued loyalty points, Air Miles, ticket or pass authentication information, without the need for a retailer to install new equipment or IT infrastructure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Eagle Eye Solutions LimitedInventors: Stephen ROTHWELL, Edward James PIPPIN
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Patent number: 8636206Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the present invention relate to alternative kinds of transactions, which do not involve payment using only cash or a token device such as a smart card or chip and PIN card. In some embodiments, transactions involve a customer providing token-less transaction authentication information using customer interface means (150) that is adapted to receive, from a customer, in a first mode of operation, PIN or other token device authentication information, for use in a token device transaction, and token-less transaction authentication information, when operating in another mode of operation. In some embodiments, the customer interface means may be a specially-adapted chip and PIN card reader apparatus. Accordingly, such a customer input means facilitates manual input by a customer of voucher, coupon, accrued loyalty points, Air Miles, ticket or pass authentication information, without the need for a retailer to install new equipment or IT infrastructure.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Eagle Eye Solutions LimitedInventors: Stephen Rothwell, Edward James Pippin
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Patent number: 8353451Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the present invention relate to alternative kinds of transactions, which do not involve payment using only cash or a token device such as a smart card or chip and PIN card. In some embodiments, transactions involve a customer providing token-less transaction authentication information using customer interface means (150) that is adapted to receive, from a customer, in a first mode of operation, PIN or other token device authentication information, for use in a token device transaction, and token-less transaction authentication information, when operating in another mode of operation. In some embodiments, the customer interface means may be a specially-adapted chip and PIN card reader apparatus. Accordingly, such a customer input means facilitates manual input by a customer of voucher, coupon, accrued loyalty points, Air Miles, ticket or pass authentication information, without the need for a retailer to install new equipment or IT infrastructure.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2008Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Eagle Eye Solutions LimitedInventors: Stephen Rothwell, Edward James Pippin
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Publication number: 20080257958Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the present invention relate to alternative kinds of transactions, which do not involve payment using only cash or a token device such as a smart card or chip and PIN card. In some embodiments, transactions involve a customer providing token-less transaction authentication information using customer interface means (150) that is adapted to receive, from a customer, in a first mode of operation, PIN or other token device authentication information, for use in a token device transaction, and token-less transaction authentication information, when operating in another mode of operation. In some embodiments, the customer interface means may be a specially-adapted chip and PIN card reader apparatus. Accordingly, such a customer input means facilitates manual input by a customer of voucher, coupon, accrued loyalty points, Air Miles, ticket or pass authentication information, without the need for a retailer to install new equipment or IT infrastructure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: Eagle Eye Solutions LimitedInventors: Stephen Rothwell, Edward James Pippin
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Publication number: 20060101522Abstract: A simulated access environment overrides function calls pertaining to resources for which the user may be restricted from accessing. The environment also allocates and manages replacement resources that are used in place of access-restricted computing resources in order to enable execution of utilities or applications that would normally abort without enhanced user permissions. In one embodiment, replacement resources are managed by a resource mirror. In certain embodiments, the function calls are statically overridden by linking a replacement library to the utilities or applications. In other embodiments, the function calls are dynamically overridden via software interrupts, replacing entries within a function table, dynamically loading a replacement library, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2004Publication date: May 11, 2006Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Stephen Rothwell, Christopher Kiat Yeoh
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Publication number: 20050281789Abstract: The invention relates to transcutaneous and/or transdermal transport of materials, such as antigens, drugs, drugs, nucleic acids, (e.g., DNA and RNA), proteins, other therapeutic agents, dyes, and the like, into the skin and/or the body. The material is transported transcutaneously and/or transdermally using an antigen presenting cell (APC) by applying the APC and the material on to the surface of the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2005Publication date: December 22, 2005Inventors: Mangala Rao, Carl Alving, Kristina Peachman, Stephen Rothwell