Patents by Inventor Steven Charles

Steven Charles 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).

  • Publication number: 20100273464
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile marketing and advertising based system comprised of a database, a mobile device, a trigger location (primary physical location), a secondary location in a favorable proximity to the trigger location and a means for providing multimedia content from the database to the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Charles Radlinger
  • Patent number: 7807667
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 1,4-diaza-bicyclo[3.2.2]nonyl oxadiazolyl derivatives and their use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds of the invention are found to be cholinergic ligands at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: NeuroSearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Gunnar M. Olsen, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen, Daniel B Timmermann, Steven Charles Loechel
  • Publication number: 20100249096
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof. Such compounds are MEK inhibitors and are useful in the treatment of proliferative diseases, such as cancer. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds as well as methods of using the compounds and compositions of the invention in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: EXELIXIS, INC.
    Inventors: Naing Aay, Neel Kumar Anand, Charles M. Blazey, Owen Joseph Bowles, Joerg Bussenius, Simona Costanzo, Jeffry Kimo Curtis, Steven Charles DeFina, Larisa Dubenko, Anagha Abhijit Joshi, Abigail R. Kennedy, Angie Inyoung Kim, Elena S. Koltun, Jean-Claire Limun Manalo, Csaba J. Peto, Kenneth D. Rice, Tsze H. Tsang
  • Patent number: 7803839
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof. Such compounds are MEK inhibitors and are useful in the treatment of proliferative diseases, such as cancer. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds as well as methods of using the compounds and compositions of the invention in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Exelixis, Inc.
    Inventors: Naing Aay, Neel Kumar Anand, Charles M. Blazey, Owen Joseph Bowles, Joerg Bussenius, Simona Costanzo, Jeffry Kimo Curtis, Steven Charles DeFina, Larisa Dubenko, Anagha Abhijit Joshi, Abigail R. Kennedy, Angie Inyoung Kim, Elena S. Koltun, Jean-Claire Limun Manalo, Csaba J. Peto, Kenneth D. Rice, Tsze H. Tsang
  • Publication number: 20100234349
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel pharmaceutical compositions comprising therapeutically effective combination of a positive allosteric modulator of nicotine receptors; and a cognitive enhancer selected from the group consisting of a nicotine acetylcholine receptor agonist, an acetylcholine esterase inhibitor, a positive AMPA receptor modulator, an antipsychotic drug, an antidepressant drug and an anti Parkinson drug. The pharmaceutical compositions for use according to the invention are contemplated particularly useful for combating cognitive disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Gunnar M. Olsen, Dan Peters, Bjarne H. Dahl, Jeppe Kejser Christensen, Steven Charles Loechel, Daniel B. Timmermann
  • Patent number: 7795029
    Abstract: A method of sowing a somatic plant embryo or germinant of a conifer species to facilitate subsequent development of the embryo or germinant into an autotrophic seedling. The method involves the following steps carried out ex vitro in non-sterile conditions: providing a nutrient medium comprising particles of a solid component present within a flowable or semi-solid component containing water and a carbohydrate nutrient for the embryo or germinant, dispensing a quantity of the nutrient medium onto a surface of a porous solid growth substrate for the somatic plant embryo or germinant, and contacting the plant embryo or germinant with the nutrient medium. The nutrient medium has a fluidity such that at least some of the flowable or semi-solid component containing the carbohydrate nutrient remains in contact with the embryo or germinant at least until the embryo or germinant establishes vigorous growth under environmental conditions effective for such growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Cellfor Inc.
    Inventors: Shihe Fan, Steven Charles Grossnickle, Marlies Rise, Stephen M. Attree, Raymund Folk
  • Patent number: 7793576
    Abstract: A machine and method for applying braid by means of a braiding machine to a mandrel, where the mandrel has a shape that approximates a wheel but has an irregularly varying radius of curvature. The machine includes drive/positioning wheel assemblies that are used to continuously reposition a cross-section of the mandrel relative to the braiding machine such that a center point of cross-section of the mandrel is maintained to be coaxial with a braiding point of the braiding machine as the mandrel 18 is rotationally advanced by the drive/positioning wheel assemblies. Repositioning of the drive/positioning wheel assemblies is controlled by a computer numerical control (CNC) controller, based on information describing one or more radiuses of curvature for sections of the mandrel and a current position of the mandrel relative to the drive/positioning wheel assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: A&P Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Atkins Head, Brad Goetz, John Peter, Steven Charles Stenard, Thomas C. Story
  • Publication number: 20100216780
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 1,4-diaza-bicyclo[3.2.2]nonyl oxadiazolyl derivatives and their use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds of the invention are found to be cholinergic ligands at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and modulators of the monoamine receptors and transporters. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Gunnar M. Olsen, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen, Daniel B. Timmermann, Steven Charles Loechel, Jens Damsgaard Mikkelsen, Henrik Björk Hansen, John Paul Redrobe, Jeppe Kejser Christensen, Timo Dyhring
  • Patent number: 7767612
    Abstract: A catalyst composition for producing polyesters comprises: a) an organometallic compound obtained by reacting an orthoester or condensed orthoester of titanium, zirconium or aluminum, an alcohol containing at least two hydroxyl groups, a 2-hydroxy carboxylic acid and a base; and b) at least one compound comprising germanium, antimony or tin. Polyesters obtained by esterification reaction in the presence of the catalyst compositions according to the present invention exhibit improved melt properties and are particularly suitable for production of textile and commercial fibers, films and rigid packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignees: Johnson Matthey PLC, Performance Fibers, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Martin Bellamy, Charles Mark Lindall, Calum Harry McIntosh, Martin Graham Partridge, John Armstrong Young, Steven Charles Davies
  • Publication number: 20100188001
    Abstract: A white light LED-based lighting device configured for direct form, fit, and function replacement of existing incandescent and fluorescent devices is provided. The white light LED-based lighting device comprises a group of solid state light emitting diodes, electronics to activate the light emitting diodes, and an encapsulating housing configured for direct form, fit, and function replacement of existing fluorescent devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: DC System, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Troy Richard Broitzman, Steven Charles Furlong, SR.
  • Publication number: 20100191120
    Abstract: An ultrasound probe comprises a probe housing that has an inner surface and an outer surface. An array of transducer elements are within the probe housing. At least one sensor is formed between the inner and outer surfaces of the probe housing. The at least one sensor is configured to detect at least one parameter associated with an object in contact with the outer surface proximate the at least one sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas Andrew Kraus, Snehal C. Shah, Steven Charles Miller
  • Publication number: 20100182027
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a test probe having an indexable probe tip. In one embodiment, an insulative sleeve extends from the test probe and surrounds a portion of the exposed probe tip. The insulative sleeve is moveable relative to the probe tip and may be indexable to at least two positions. For instance, the insulative sleeve locks into a first position to provide a first length of the probe tip exposed from the insulative sleeve, and the insulative sleeve locks into a second position to provide a second length of the probe tip exposed from the insulative sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: Fluke Corporation
    Inventor: Steven Charles Petrick
  • Patent number: 7740583
    Abstract: A method for correcting a time delay between at least two signals in ultrasound systems is provided. The ultrasound system comprises a beamformer processor comprising a summer coupled to the transducer array and configured for performing a complex operation on a first plurality of receive signals to generate a beamsum signal; wherein each of the receive signals comprise a corresponding beamforming delay and a complex filter coupled to the summer and configured to transform the beamsum signal to an analytical signal. The beamformer processor further comprises a plurality of correlator processors coupled to at least one respective transducer element and the complex filter, each correlator processor configured to calculate a correlation sum for at least one receive signal and at least one time delay estimator adapted to receive the correlation sum of at least one receive signal and configured to estimate the corresponding time delay using the correlation sum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Kenneth Wayne Rigby, Steven Charles Miller
  • Patent number: 7726997
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for a cable having a plurality of insulated conductors comprises a body having a respective recess for receiving a terminating pin each of the conductors. A respective spigot sealingly engages within each of the recesses and has a passage for receiving an associated one of the terminating pins. Furthermore a seal is associated with each of the spigots for sealing the spigot relative to the associated terminating pin. The provision of a separate spigot for each of the conductors and for sealing engagement within a respective recess in the body enables the spigots to be sealingly fitted to the conductors prior to each spigot being introduced into its recess and sealingly engaged therein. This provides improved insulation of the conductor and increased creepage distance between the mating electrical parts and the outer surface of the housing of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Oilfield Equpiment Development Center Limited
    Inventors: Steven Charles Kennedy, Michael Andrew Yuratich, Trevor Alan Kopecky, Alan Thomas Fraser
  • Publication number: 20100122425
    Abstract: Improvements are provided to an apparatus for cleaning a tubular. One set of improvements is provided by a nose shaft extending from the motor, a cone positioned on the shaft, and a brush positioned on the shaft between the nose cone and the vibratory motor. Another set of improvements is provided by a new passage and port arrangement on the piston and sleeve for the vibratory motor. Another improvement is provided by a set of passages and ports to provide oil flow to the area being cleaned. Another improvement is provided by capturing exhaust gas from the motor and exhaust of same at a location away from the operator of the unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Charles Merrix Parker-Smith
  • Patent number: 7717849
    Abstract: A method for operating a medical imaging system is provided. The method includes receiving an image data set of a region of interest in a first dimensional representation, reducing the dimensionality of the image data set to a second dimensional representation, selecting a feature of interest in the second dimensional representation, and generating an image of the selected feature in the first dimensional representation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Gerneral Electric Company
    Inventors: Prakash Parayil Mathew, Michelle Ganiere Angle, Steven Charles Miller
  • Publication number: 20100122220
    Abstract: A method of dynamically generating a user presentation includes selecting and retrieving at least one of a plurality of rules stored in one or more databases in response to a request from an application program, executing the rule to retrieve data from the one or more databases, and generating presentation data based on the data. The presentation data may be for use in the user presentation of the application program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: John Patrick Ainsworth, Young Sang Cho, Geoffrey James Hueter, Steven Charles Quandt, Helen Ann Schultes
  • Publication number: 20100107324
    Abstract: A water flush mechanism has a plunger having a plug and a stem connected to the plug. There is a lower float located around a lower portion of the stem and a middle float located around the stem. There is an upper float located around the stem. The float is connected to an upper portion of the stem so lifting of the float causes the plunger to rise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Steven Charles Hein
  • Publication number: 20100095615
    Abstract: A prefabricated wall panel has a top frame structure defining an upward-opening channel extending lengthwise along the upper edge of the panel. An elongate header member is normally disposed within this channel. The header member is vertically slidably supported on supports fixed to the top frame structure so that the header member, in a storage position, is retained in the space. When the panel has been swung upwardly so that the upper edge is aligned below a preinstalled ceiling track, then the header member is manually displaced upwardly until the header telescopes over the ceiling track. A fixed connection is then formed between the header and the ceiling track to provide lateral stability at the upper edge of the wall panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Alain Leo Houle, Charine Ella Roy, Steven Charles McIlvenna
  • Patent number: 7696695
    Abstract: A metal halide discharge lamp comprises a lamp body and a chamber formed within the body. A pair of electrodes extends into the chamber and have electrode tips spaced apart from one another. A discharge medium composition is sealed within the chamber that generates a plasma, which generates visible light. The composition comprises a rare gas, a first metal halide that produces a luminous flux and zinc iodide that generates a desired lamp operating voltage. The composition may also comprise zinc, sealed in the chamber, in elemental form that is not derived from the first metal halide or the zinc iodide. The zinc iodide halide serves as a substitute for mercury for purposes of generating desired lamp operating voltage; and, the excess pure zinc attracts or reacts with iodine atoms thereby making available electrons and the first metal halide for generation of a luminous flux.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Mohamed Rahmane, Agoston Boroczki, James Anthony Brewer, Sergiy Zalyubovskiy, Gabor Farkas, Steven Charles Aceto