Patents by Inventor Steven TO

Steven TO 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).

  • SENSORS FOR ASSAYING COAGULATION IN FLUID SAMPLES
    Publication number: 20180164331
    Abstract: The present invention relates to analytical testing devices including micro-environment sensors and methods for assaying coagulation in a fluid sample applied to the micro-environment sensors, and in particular, performing one or more types of coagulation assays using one or more micro-environment sensors in a single point of care combined test cartridge. For example, the present invention may be directed to test sensor including at least one transducer coated with a polymer layer. The polymer layer comprises a thrombin-cleavable peptide with a detectable moiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Abbott Point of Care Inc.
    Inventors: Tian-Xian Zhao, Anjulia Chiu-Yuk Wong, Glenn Brian Martin, Katrina Petronilla Di Tullio, Isabelle Louisette Thibodeau, Steven Roy Breeze, Smitha RK Sutrala, Eric Hong, Sheila Diane Ball
  • SPINNING JOINING OF SIMILAR AND DISSIMILAR MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20180162097
    Abstract: A spin fastening system includes a first member and an adhesive layer applied to the first member. A second member is positioned in contact with the adhesive layer. At least a portion of the adhesive layer is cured after the second member is positioned in contact with the adhesive layer to render at least the portion of the adhesive layer substantially rigid. At least one spin fastener is inserted successively through each of the second member, the cured portion of the adhesive layer, and the first member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Bradley J. Blaski, Steven Cipriano, Richard C. Janis, Pei-chung Wang
  • INSULATED GLAZING UNITS AND MICROOPTICAL LAYER INCLUDING MICROSTRUCTURED ANISOTROPIC DIFFUSER AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20180164475
    Abstract: Microoptical layers, glazing units including the microoptical layers, and transfer tapes that may be used to provide the microoptical layers are provided. The transfer tape includes a removable template layer having a structured surface, a backfill layer having a first surface disposed on at least a portion of the structured surface of the template layer, and a microstructured surface opposite the structured surface. The microstructured surface together with a layer disposed on the microstructured surface is an anisotropic diffuser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Justin P. Meyer, Martin B. Wolk, Thomas R. Hoffend, Jr., Steven J. McMan, Daniel W. Hennen, Evan L. Schwartz, Michael Benton Free, Manoj Nirmal, Bing Hao, John F. Reed, Charles A. Marttila
  • MEDICAL ARTICLE SAFETY CAGE
    Publication number: 20180161544
    Abstract: A cage or enclosure is provided for irreversibly locking around at least a portion of a catheter hub or other medical article to inhibit access to a lumen through the catheter hub. The cage includes a base, a cover, and a latching mechanism. The cage can further include a hinge. When open, a receptacle formed by the cage is accessible for receiving the catheter hub. When closed, the latching mechanism prevents the cage from being opened unless the latching member is cut-off the cage or the cage is visibly damaged. The cage could be used on a variety of medical articles including: a needleless valve or connector; an overlying cap on top of the valve or connector; administration tubing; a side port or connector on the side port; and any overlying cap on the side port or connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventor: Steven F. Bierman
  • Magnetic Keys Having a Plurality of Magnetic Plates
    Publication number: 20180167526
    Abstract: Magnetic keys having a plurality of magnetic plates are disclosed. The location and orientation of the magnetic plates are controlled to generate magnetic fields that are of sufficient strength to be reliably read and sufficient complexity to be difficult to counterfeit. The magnetic keys are located on imaging-device supply items along with non-volatile memory devices containing measurements of the magnetic fields that are digitally signed. These supply items are difficult to counterfeit. Other devices are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Roger Steven Cannon, Gary Allen Denton, Graydon Randall Dodson, Keith Bryan Hardin
  • Compounds
    Publication number: 20180162936
    Abstract: Binding members, e.g. human antibody molecules, which bind interleukin-6 (IL-6 ) and neutralise its biological effects. Use of binding members for IL-6 in medical treatment e.g. for treating inflammatory diseases and tumours associated with IL-6.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Simon Charles Cruwys, Steven Godfrey Lane, Philip Mallinder
  • CONTROLLING A VISCOSITY OF FUEL IN A FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM WITH A VIBRATORY METER
    Publication number: 20180164201
    Abstract: A method of controlling a viscosity of fuel in a fuel control system with a vibratory meter is provided. The method includes providing the fuel to the vibratory meter, measuring a property of the fuel with the vibratory meter, and generating a signal based on the measured property of the fuel. The method also includes providing the signal to a temperature control unit configured to control the temperature of the fuel provided to the vibratory meter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Micro Motion, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick John Zimmer, Steven M. Jones, John Ansdell Houghton, Paul Benedetti
  • Magnetic Keys Having a Plurality of Magnet Layers with Holes
    Publication number: 20180165558
    Abstract: Magnetic keys having a plurality of magnetic layers having holes are disclosed. The location and orientation of the holes are controlled to generate magnetic fields that are of sufficient strength to be reliably read and sufficient complexity to be difficult to counterfeit. The magnetic keys are located on imaging-device supply items along with non-volatile memory devices containing measurements of the magnetic fields that are digitally signed. These supply items are difficult to counterfeit. Other devices are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Roger Steven Cannon, Gary Allen Denton, Graydon Randall Dodson, Keith Bryan Hardin
  • PD-L1 Binding Fibronectin Type III Domains
    Publication number: 20180162928
    Abstract: FN3 domains that specifically bind to PD-L1, their conjugates, isolated nucleotides encoding the molecules, vectors, host cells, and methods of making and using them are useful in therapeutic and diagnostic applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Diem, Rebecca Hawkins, Steven Jacobs, Manuel Sepulveda
  • Schedule-Based Coordination of Audio Sources
    Publication number: 20180165055
    Abstract: An audio/video (A/V) hub that coordinates playback of audio content is described. In particular, the A/V hub may calculate current time offsets between clocks in electronic devices and a clock in the A/V hub based on differences between receive times when frames are received from electronic devices and expected transmit times of the frames. For example, the expected transmit times may be based on coordination of clocks in the electronic devices and a clock in the A/V hub at a previous time and a predefined transmit schedule of the frames. Then, the A/V hub may transmit, to the electronic devices, one or more frames that include audio content and playback timing information, which may specify playback times when the electronic devices are to playback the audio content based on the current time offsets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: EVA Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Gaylord Yu, Steven Stupp
  • Methods and systems for infusing porous ceramic proppant with a chemical treatment agent
    Patent number: 9994764
    Abstract: Methods and systems for infusing ceramic proppant and infused ceramic proppant obtained therefrom are provided. The method can include introducing ceramic proppant and a chemical treatment agent to a mixing vessel, mixing the ceramic proppant and the chemical treatment agent in the mixing vessel to provide a mixture, introducing microwave energy to the mixing vessel to heat the mixture to a temperature sufficient to produce infused ceramic proppant containing at least a portion of the chemical treatment agent, and withdrawing the infused ceramic proppant from the mixing vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: CARBO CERAMICS INC.
    Inventors: Steven C. Howe, Chad Cannan, Todd Roper
  • Polycarbonate block copolymers
    Patent number: 9994760
    Abstract: The disclosure pertains to amphiphilic block copolymers comprising an aliphatic polycarbonate chain coupled to a hydrophilic polymer. Such amphiphilic polymers may have the formula A-L-B, where A- is a polycarbonate or polyethercarbonate chain having from about 3 to about 500 repeating units, L is a linker moiety and —B is a hydrophilic oligomer having from about 4 to about 200 repeating units. Provided copolymers are useful as surfactants capable of emulsifying aqueous solutions and supercritical carbon dioxide. Provided copolymers also have utility as additives for use in enhanced oil recovery methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Saudi Aramco Technologies Company
    Inventors: Scott D. Allen, Chris A. Simoneau, John M. Salladay, David M. Hatfield, John W. Stevens
  • Support for foundation strap
    Patent number: 9995035
    Abstract: A holdown connection assembly for attachment to a form used to make a concrete foundation includes a holdown including an elongate plate member having an upper section with a plurality of holes sized and shaped to receive fasteners to attach the holdown to a wood frame member supported by the concrete foundation. A lower section extends from the upper section and is configured to be at least partially embedded in the concrete foundation when the holdown is attached to the wood frame member. A support is configured to be mounted to the holdown to attach the holdown to the form. The support includes a wire member engageable with the holdown for locating the holdown relative to the form when the support is mounted to the holdown and attached to the form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventor: Steven Brekke
  • Method of treating CD155 expressing cancers
    Patent number: 9994637
    Abstract: The present invention provides a newly identified B7 receptor, zB7R1 that functions as lymphocyte inhibitory receptor, which is a PD-1-like molecule and is expressed on T cells. The present invention also provides the discovery of zB7R1's ability to bind to CD155. Methods and compositions for modulating zB7R1-mediated negative signaling and interfering with the interaction of its counter-receptor for therapeutic, diagnostic and research purposes are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Zeren Gao, Steven D. Levin, Janine M. Bilsborough, James W. West, Cameron S. Brandt, Eric M. Chadwick
  • Polysilazane and fluoroacrylate coating composition
    Patent number: 9994732
    Abstract: A hydrophobic and oleophobic coating composition includes at least a polysilazane polymer and a fluoroacrylate copolymer. The coating composition can be applied to a substrate in a single-step process as a thick and durable polymeric layer. Methods for making the coating composition and related articles are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Steven Martin Johnson
    Inventor: Steven Martin Johnson
  • Ruggedized enclosure for data storage device
    Patent number: 9994380
    Abstract: The embodiments provide a rugged enclosure for an external drive. The enclosure is configured to provide shock protection and protect the external drive from contaminants. The enclosure may be provided with a set of cushions and spacers to accommodate different sizes and types of external drives. In addition, the enclosure may comprise a port that allows for use of the external drive while enclosed. Furthermore, the enclosure may comprise a retaining feature like a loop or lanyard that allows the enclosure to be easily transported and secured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Wojciech Szeremeta, Brian S. Nihei, Steven T. Peng
  • System and method for propagating control results in an enterprise
    Patent number: 9996064
    Abstract: System and method for propagating control results in an environment is disclosed. An entity with a data store to store selective designation of a control result for propagation by an entity is provided. The entity is configured to propagate the designated control results to another entity. The designation of propagation of control result is based on a relationship between the entity and another entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Agiliance, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Finegan
  • Delegating authorizations
    Patent number: 9998448
    Abstract: Delegating authorizations sufficient to access services is contemplate. The authorization may be delegated in the form of a token or other transmissible construct relied upon to authenticate access to services, such as but not necessarily limited to conferring a user identity established via authenticated device for the purposes of enabling an unauthenticated or unsecured device to access a service associated with the user identity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Lund, Steven E. Johnson
  • Conveyors for sorting products
    Patent number: 9994400
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sorting products using conveyors having multiple inputs and multiple outputs include first product conveyors vertically stacked relative to one another, second product conveyors vertically stacked relative to one another, and transfer conveyors connecting the first and second product conveyors. The transfer conveyors permit products travelling on the first product conveyors to be transferred from the first product conveyors onto the second product conveyors by way of the products being first transferred from the first product conveyors onto the transfer conveyors and then from the transfer conveyors onto the second product conveyors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica L. Solana, Mustafa A. Harcar, Craig J. Stevens
  • Test pattern layout for test photomask and method for evaluating critical dimension changes
    Patent number: 9996000
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a test photomask and a method for evaluating critical dimension changes in the test photomask. Various embodiments include a test photomask. The test photomask includes a plurality of cells having a varied density pattern. The plurality of cells include a first group of cells arranged along a first line, the first group of cells having a first combined density ratio. The plurality of cells also include a second group of cells arranged along a second line, the second group of cells having a second combined density ratio. In the plurality of cells, the second combined density ratio for the second group of cells is equal to the first combined density ratio of the first group of cells. The varied density pattern is configured to substantially neutralize fogging effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignees: International Business Machines Corporation, Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Brian N. Caldwell, Yuki Fujita, Raymond W. Jeffer, James P. Levin, Joseph L. Malenfant, Jr., Steven C. Nash