Patents by Inventor Susan K. Brown
Susan K. Brown 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: 20240122276Abstract: Aspects herein are directed to an apparel item that promotes thermo-regulation through the use of engineered openings, venting, and/or stand-off structures. In exemplary aspects, 20-45% of the apparel item may comprise the engineered openings. Vents may be positioned on the apparel item in areas that experience high amounts of air flow to help channel air into the apparel item. The stand-off structures may be positioned on an inner-facing surface of the apparel item where they help to create a space between the apparel item and the wearer's body surface in which air can flow and help cool the wearer by promoting evaporative cooling.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Collin Bailey, Kim D. Baschak, Olivia A. Echols, Stacey L. Hansen, Lucas Hartman, Rebecca P. Hurd, Adam Parkinson, Shannon K. Redell, David Sagan, Susan L. Sokolowski, Stuart B. Brown, Matthew J. Hancock
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Patent number: 8425480Abstract: The application of active ingredients, exemplified by GML, to absorbent fibers, such as rayon fibers, used in tampon manufacture at very low levels has been found to maintain efficacy in the inhibition of the production of toxic shock syndrome toxin one (TSST-1) produced by S. aureus without overtly killing the microorganism to achieve the desired reduction while avoiding undesired test results that suggest the presence of “impurities” in some jurisdictions.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2009Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.Inventors: Linda M. Pierson, Susan K. Brown-Skrobot, Ching-Yun M. Yang
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Patent number: 8318089Abstract: A processes of sterilizing a contact lens, that is immersed in an aqueous liquid and hermetically in a container, using at least 284 mJ/cm2 of UV radiation in the range of 240-280 nm is disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.Inventors: Susan K. Brown-Skrobot, James A. Ebel, John B. Enns, Gregory A. Hill, Allan W. Kimble
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Patent number: 8237011Abstract: A composition of matter includes a flexible substrate and a coating disposed on the substrate. The coating comprises about 10-60 wt-% of a waxy compound and about 90-40 wt-% of a diluent. The coating forms a stable liquid mixture at a temperature between about 35° C. and about 100° C., has a liquefaction temperature of at least about 30° C., and has a contact angle with a flat surface of the substrate of less than about 35° when measured at a temperature of 60° C.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2009Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: McNeil—PPC, Inc.Inventors: Linda M. Pierson, Susan K. Brown-Skrobot, Ching-Yun M. Yang
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Publication number: 20110293471Abstract: This invention provides a process of sterilizing a medical device, and preferably the contents of a sealed container which comprises said medical device, comprising the step of exposing said medical device to monochromatic ultraviolet radiation whereby the Dvalue of Bacillus stearothermophilus (ATCC 7953) is at least 23.7 mJ/cm2 monochromatic ultraviolet radiation at 257 nm to the spore. Further, this invention provides a process of sterilizing a medical device comprising the step of subjecting said medical device to monochromatic ultraviolet radiation wherein the minimum total energy density of said monochromatic ultraviolet radiation at 257 nm which reaches the microorganisms present on said medical device is at least 284 mJ/cm2. This invention further provides an apparatus for delivering UV radiation to a medical device for sterilization comprising a laser and a scanner for the laser such that at least 284 mJ/cm2 at 257 nm is applied to a treatment area for said medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Susan K. Brown-Skrobot, James A. Ebel, John B. Enns, Gregory A. Hill, Allan W. Kimble
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Patent number: 8021608Abstract: This invention provides a process of sterilizing a medical device, and preferably the contents of a sealed container which comprises said medical device, comprising the step of exposing said medical device to monochromatic ultraviolet radiation whereby the Dvalue of Bacillus stearothermophilus (ATCC 7953) is at least 23.7 mJ/cm2 monochromatic ultraviolet radiation at 257 nm to the spore. Further, this invention provides a process of sterilizing a medical device comprising the step of subjecting said medical device to monochromatic ultraviolet radiation wherein the minimum total energy density of said monochromatic ultraviolet radiation at 257 nm which reaches the microorganisms present on said medical device is at least 284 mJ/cm2. This invention further provides an apparatus for delivering UV radiation to a medical device for sterilization comprising a laser and a scanner for the laser such that at least 284 mJ/cm2 at 257 nm is applied to a treatment area for said medical device.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2010Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care IncInventors: Susan K. Brown-Skrobot, James A. Ebel, John B. Enns, Gregory A. Hill, Allan W. Kimble
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Publication number: 20110145956Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica apple tree variety named ‘New York 1,’ particularly characterized by having attractive red fruits that are sweet, juicy and have a crisp texture and ripen early mid-season. The fruit of ‘New York 1’ has excellent quality at harvest that it maintains during long storage (100-150 days). Trees are annually productive. ‘New York 1’ was tested as NY 98804-001.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Susan K. Brown, Kevin Maloney
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Publication number: 20110145957Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica apple tree cultivar named ‘New York 2’ that is characterized by having red, juicy, crisp fruits with a firm texture and tart flavor that ripen mid to late season. The fruit of ‘New York 2’ has a very long storage life (100-150 days) while maintaining fresh quality. Trees are annually productive, grower friendly and fruits are not subject to pre-harvest drop and have good retention on the tree. ‘New York 2’ was tested as NY 92609-463.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Susan K. Brown, Kevin Maloney
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Publication number: 20110085937Abstract: This invention provides a process of sterilizing a medical device, and preferably the contents of a sealed container which comprises said medical device, comprising the step of exposing said medical device to monochromatic ultraviolet radiation whereby the Dvalue of Bacillus stearothermophilus (ATCC 7953) is at least 23.7 mJ/cm2 monochromatic ultraviolet radiation at 257 nm to the spore. Further, this invention provides a process of sterilizing a medical device comprising the step of subjecting said medical device to monochromatic ultraviolet radiation wherein the minimum total energy density of said monochromatic ultraviolet radiation at 257 nm which reaches the microorganisms present on said medical device is at least 284 mJ/cm2. This invention further provides an apparatus for delivering UV radiation to a medical device for sterilization comprising a laser and a scanner for the laser such that at least 284 mJ/cm2 at 257 nm is applied to a treatment area for said medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventors: Susan K. Brown-Skrobot, James A. Ebel, John B. Enns, Gregory A. Hill, Allan W. Kimble
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Patent number: 7879288Abstract: This invention provides a process of sterilizing a medical device, and preferably the contents of a sealed container which comprises said medical device, comprising the step of exposing said medical device to monochromatic ultraviolet radiation whereby the Dvalue of Bacillus stearothermophilus (ATCC 7953) is at least 23.7 mJ/cm2 monochromatic ultraviolet radiation at 257 nm to the spore. Further, this invention provides a process of sterilizing a medical device comprising the step of subjecting said medical device to monochromatic ultraviolet radiation wherein the minimum total energy density of said monochromatic ultraviolet radiation at 257 nm which reaches the microorganisms present on said medical device is at least 284 mJ/cm2. This invention further provides an apparatus for delivering UV radiation to a medical device for sterilization comprising a laser and a scanner for the laser such that at least 284 mJ/cm2 at 257 nm is applied to a treatment area for said medical device.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2004Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.Inventors: Susan K. Brown-Skrobot, James A. Ebel, John B. Enns, Gregory A. Hill, Allan W. Kimble
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Publication number: 20100136089Abstract: The application of active ingredients, exemplified by GML, to absorbent fibers, such as rayon fibers, used in tampon manufacture at very low levels has been found to maintain efficacy in the inhibition of the production of toxic shock syndrome toxin one (TSST-1) produced by S. aureus without overtly killing the microorganism to achieve the desired reduction while avoiding undesired test results that suggest the presence of “impurities” in some jurisdictions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Inventors: Linda M. PIERSON, Susan K. Brown-Skrobot, Ching-Yun M. Yang
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Publication number: 20100130951Abstract: A composition of matter includes a flexible substrate and a coating disposed on the substrate. The coating comprises about 10-60 wt-% of a waxy compound and about 90-40 wt-% of a diluent. The coating forms a stable liquid mixture at a temperature between about 35° C. and about 100° C., has a liquefaction temperature of at least about 30° C., and has a contact angle with a flat surface of the substrate of less than about 35° when measured at a temperature of 60° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2009Publication date: May 27, 2010Inventors: Linda M. PIERSON, Susan K. Brown-Skrobot, Ching-Yun M. Yang
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Publication number: 20030005496Abstract: A new and distinct variety of sweet cherry tree, prunus avium, originating as a hybrid seedling of the cross: ‘Emperor Francis’בStella’. This new variety is unique from its parents and other sweet cherries varieties because it is a light fleshed, light skinned variety that is suitable for brining uses and is self-fertile.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2001Publication date: January 2, 2003Inventors: Roger D. Way, Susan K. Brown, Robert Anderson
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Publication number: 20030005495Abstract: A new and distinct variety of sweet cherry tree, prunus avium, originating as a hybrid seedling of the cross: ‘Starks Gold’בStella’. This new variety is unique from its parents and other sweet cherries varieties because it is late blooming, dark skinned, dark fleshed, and is self-fertile.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2001Publication date: January 2, 2003Inventors: Roger D. Way, Robert Anderson, Susan K. Brown
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Patent number: PP17301Abstract: A new and distinct variety of sweet cherry tree, Prunus avium, originating as a hybrid seedling of the cross: ‘Starks Gold’ (unpatented)בStella’ (unpatented). This new variety is unique from its parents and other sweet cherries varieties because it is late blooming, dark skinned, dark fleshed, and is self-fertile.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2001Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Cornell Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Roger D. Way, Robert Andersen, Susan K. Brown
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Patent number: PP18892Abstract: A new and distinct variety of sweet cherry tree, Prunus avium, originating as a hybrid seedling of the cross: ‘Emperor Francis’ (non-patented)בStella’ (non-patented). This new variety is unique from its parents and other sweet cherries varieties because it is a light fleshed, light skinned variety that is suitable for brining users and is self-fertile.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2001Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Cornell Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Roger D. Way, Susan K. Brown, Robert Anderson
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Patent number: PP22207Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica apple tree cultivar named ‘New York 2’ that is characterized by having red, juicy, crisp fruits with a firm texture and tart flavor that ripen mid to late season. The fruit of ‘New York 2’ has a very long storage life (100-150 days) while maintaining fresh quality. Trees are annually productive, grower friendly and fruits are not subject to pre-harvest drop and have good retention on the tree. ‘New York 2’ was tested as NY 92609-463.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2009Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Cornell UniversityInventors: Susan K. Brown, Kevin Maloney
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Patent number: PP22228Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica apple tree variety named ‘New York 1,’ particularly characterized by having attractive red fruits that are sweet, juicy and have a crisp texture and ripen early mid-season. The fruit of ‘New York 1’ has excellent quality at harvest that it maintains during long storage (100-150 days). Trees are annually productive. ‘New York 1’ was tested as NY 98804-001.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2009Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Inventors: Susan K. Brown, Kevin Maloney
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Patent number: PP11118Abstract: A new distinctive cultivar of sweet cherry (Prunus avium) named `Somerset` (formerly tested as NY 6476) which is exceptional in combining 1) firm, highly attractive fruit that resist rain induced fruit cracking, 2) a tree habit that branches more profusely than many other cultivars and which facilitates precocious cropping, and 3) having a unique affinity of genetic compatibility with some hybrid cherry rootstock cultivars that cause genetic incompatibility and early decline in many other scion cultivars.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 1997Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Assignee: Cornell Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Robert L. Andersen, Susan K. Brown, Roger D. Way, Kenneth G. Livermore, David E. Terry
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Patent number: PP32702Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of a Malus x domestica apple tree named ‘NY73’, particularly characterized by its attractive fruit appearance, unique pink blush, overall superior horticultural performance and consistency, including excellent fruit quality at harvest by having firm, crisp, juicy, and flavorful fruit with great potential for marketing as both a fresh apple and in u-pick, retail, and wholesale operations is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: CORNELL UNIVERSITYInventors: Susan K. Brown, Kevin Maloney