Patents by Inventor Tonya An

Tonya An 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).

  • Image capture and earpiece sizing system and method
    Patent number: 10123109
    Abstract: A method and system for sizing an earpiece include situating a calibration device proximate a user's ear. The user holds an image capture device so as to aim the image capture device at the user's ear. The user then touches and holds a random area of the touch screen display and releases the touch screen display to activate the image capture device and capture an image of the user's ear and the calibration device. The captured image is then analyzed and an earpiece size is determined based on the analysis of the image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Seth Burgett, Richard J. Daniels, Bharat Rajaram, Michael D. Wetle, Tonya An
  • Ear sizing system and method
    Patent number: 10110983
    Abstract: An ear measurement system and method include obtaining an image of an ear and an associated a calibration device, and analyzing the image to determine the size of desired portions of the ear. Such sizing is then used, for example, for fitting an earbud or earbud adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Seth Burgett, Richard J. Daniels, David Fishbaine, Bharat Rajaram, Michael D. Wetle, Tonya An
  • Cord retention assembly for a covering
    Patent number: 10072459
    Abstract: In one aspect, a cord retention assembly for a covering for an architectural structure may include a cord guide coupled to a shade panel of the covering that is configured to receive a corresponding cord of the covering. The cord guide may form a closed shape and may also be configured to define an entryway around at least a portion of a perimeter of the closed shape. In addition, the cord retention assembly may include at least one retention member installed relative to the cord guide such that the retention member(s) prevents the entryway of the cord guide from being rotated past the attachment location defined between the shade panel and the cord guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse Bradley Bowen, Tonya Lee Parker
  • Process for printing secure images
    Patent number: 10052866
    Abstract: Polyketone based polymer sheets are employed in thermal dye transfer processes to produce permanent images. Also disclosed is the use of the process to produce identification cards, security cards and labels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Esprix Technologies, LP
    Inventors: John Francis Cooper, Tonya Nicole Tremitiere, Mark William Cummings, Jana Petrova, Jeff Lee Morgan
  • Compositions of obeticholic acid and methods of use
    Patent number: 10052337
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to obeticholic acid formulations with improved stability, dissolution, and/or solubility, methods of preparing the same for use and methods of treating various diseases and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Gail Lancaster, Kay K. Olmstead, Masashi Kagihiro, Mitsuhiro Matono, Ikuko Taoka, Mark Pruzanski, David Shapiro, Roya Hooshmand-Rad, Richard Pencek, Cathi Sciacca, Lise Eliot, Jeffrey Edwards, Leigh A. MacConell, Tonya K. Marmon
  • ALTERED AVIAN VIRUS FOR IN-OVO INOCULATION AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180230439
    Abstract: An altered avian NDV that contains the coding sequence of avian interleukin-4 (IL-4), or a portion thereof, in the reverse orientation suppresses in-ovo IL-4 production via RNAi when administered to embryonic birds. An immunogenic composition containing this altered NDV is included in this invention. The altered avian NDV can, optionally contain a polynucleotide encoding a heterologous antigen from a heterologous avian pathogen and can produce said heterologous antigen in-ovo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Claudio L. Afonso, Valerie C. Marcano, Nany Stivalis Cardenas Garcia, Qingzhong Yu, Tonya L. Taylor
  • CORD RETENTION ASSEMBLY FOR A COVERING
    Publication number: 20180230743
    Abstract: In one aspect, a cord retention assembly for a covering for an architectural structure may include a cord guide coupled to a shade panel of the covering that is configured to receive a corresponding cord of the covering. The cord guide may form a closed shape and may also be configured to define an entryway around at least a portion of a perimeter of the closed shape. In addition, the cord retention assembly may include at least one retention member installed relative to the cord guide such that the retention member(s) prevents the entryway of the cord guide from being rotated past the attachment location defined between the shade panel and the cord guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Jesse Bradley Bowen, Tonya Lee Parker
  • Systems and methods for disinfection
    Patent number: 10010634
    Abstract: A disinfecting system includes a housing. An ultraviolet light (UV) source is secured to the housing and configured to emit UV light for disinfection of a target. A processor is secured to the housing in communication with the UV light source. The processor is configured to activate the UV light source for a selected amount of time suitable for disinfection of the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Justin Beyers, Tonya M. Bierman
  • SITE SPECIFIC INTEGRATION OF A TRANSGNE USING INTRA-GENOMIC RECOMBINATION VIA A NON-HOMOLOGOUS END JOINING REPAIR PATHWAY
    Publication number: 20180142249
    Abstract: Compositions and methods to modify at least one target locus in a plant cell are provided, which comprises providing a plant cell, a plant, or a plant part with one or more target loci and one or more donor loci, providing at least one cleaving site specific nuclease to produce a double strand break within the target loci, followed by non-homologous end joining of at least one donor locus within at least one target locus. Target loci, donor loci and nuclease loci used in these methods, and plant cells, plants and plant parts comprising these target loci, donor loci, nuclease loci and/or the recombined loci are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Sandeep Kumar, Joseph F. Petolino, Andrew F. Worden, Pierluigi Barone, Matthew A. Simpson, Tonya L. Strange
  • COMPOSITION FOR REDUCING INHIBITION OF NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION
    Publication number: 20180142280
    Abstract: A composition for reducing the inhibitory effects of contaminants on nucleic acid amplification is provided. The composition includes a plurality of zirconium oxide particles, a non-ionic surfactant, and an organic iron-chelating reagent. The organic iron-chelating reagent has a first affmity constant greater than or equal to 104.2 with respect to ferric iron and a second affinity constant less than 103.8 with respect to magnesium, wherein the first affmity constant and the second affinity constant are determined in deionized water at pH 8.45 and 20° C. Optionally, the composition includes polyvinylpyrrolidone. Optionally, the composition comprises water. The composition has a pH of about 8.45 to 8.85. Methods of using the composition to prepare a sample for nucleic acid amplification are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: GREGORY W. SITTON, WENSHENG XIZ, TONYA D. BONILLA
  • Process for preparing novel composite charge control agents and novel composite charge control agents prepared by the process
    Patent number: 9921509
    Abstract: A composite charge control agent for use in electrostatic imaging comprises porous, inorganic core particles of at least 0.08 microns in diameter, impregnated with 2% to 50% by weight of one or more charge control chemicals and up to 50% by weight of one or more additional compounds such as a polymer, a wax, a dye, or other organic chemicals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Esprix Technologies, LP
    Inventors: John Francis Cooper, Tonya Nicole Pless, Mark William Cummings, Jana Petrova, Jeff Lee Morgan
  • Lumbar Support System
    Publication number: 20180070730
    Abstract: A lumbar support system includes a chair that has a backrest. The backrest has a forward side. At least one lumbar pillow is provided. A slip cover is provided. The slip cover is selectively positioned over the backrest. The slip cover has a plurality of pockets. The at least one lumbar pillow is positioned in a selected one of the pockets. Thus, the lumbar pillow may support lumbar vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Deborah Harkey, Tonya Smith
  • HYBRID MASS SPECTROMETER AND METHODS OF OPERATING A MASS SPECTROMETER
    Publication number: 20180068838
    Abstract: A hybrid mass spectrometer design and architecture, and methods of operating mass spectrometers are disclosed. According to one operating method, an analysis time is determined for each one of a plurality of ion species to be analyzed in an ordered sequence, and an injection time is calculated for at least some of the ion species based on an analysis time of a preceding ion species in the ordered list. The method enables more efficient utilization of analyzer time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Michael W. SENKO, Justin BLETHROW, Shannon Eliuk DIXON, Tonya SECOND, Vladimir ZABROUSKOV, Eric HEMENWAY
  • Shiny ultrasound gel
    Patent number: 9895453
    Abstract: An improved ultrasound gel adapted to have a shiny effect by adding glitter to an ultrasound gel, using a silver, reflective label and using a silver, reflective dispenser closure. This improved ultrasound gel is adapted to a pink lavendula lavender color by using the preservatives as coloring agents. Lavender essential oil is used as a perfume and preservative. The reflective glitter, reflective label, and reflective dispenser closure allow the ultrasonographer to better see the ultrasound gel and bottle in a darkened ultrasound room. The ultrasound gel is improved to have an aesthetic effect for the patient and healthcare provider by providing the combination of both a pink lavendula lavender color and a lavender scent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Edward Fenzl, Tonya Suzanne Fenzl
  • SHINY ULTRASOUND GEL
    Publication number: 20180036438
    Abstract: An improved ultrasound gel adapted to have a shiny effect by adding glitter to an ultrasound gel, using a silver, reflective label and using a silver, reflective dispenser closure. This improved ultrasound gel is adapted to a pink lavendula lavender color by using the preservatives as coloring agents. Lavender essential oil is used as a perfume and preservative. The reflective glitter, reflective label, and reflective dispenser closure allow the ultrasonographer to better see the ultrasound gel and bottle in a darkened ultrasound room. The ultrasound gel is improved to have an aesthetic effect for the patient and healthcare provider by providing the combination of both a pink lavendula lavender color and a lavender scent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Edward Fenzl, Tonya Suzanne Fenzl
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING A CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE IN AN ORGANIZATION
    Publication number: 20170372333
    Abstract: A system and method for measuring a customer experience across a plurality of business channels in an organization has been provided. The system is configured to provide insight into customer experience across business channels from data generated via social media. The social media data of the customer pertaining to the organization is acquired and cleansed to obtain the unstructured data. Using linguistic and behavioral analysis of unstructured social data, the system enables an organization to understand customer experience by a plurality of channel to market, including the relationship of the channels on customer experience. Finally, it was concluded that whether the customer expectations are matched, missed or exceeded with the organization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Tata Consultancy Services Limited
    Inventors: Lisa E. FAIRBANKS, Tonya L. McKINNEY
  • Image capture and earpiece sizing system and method
    Patent number: 9843855
    Abstract: A method and system for sizing an earpiece include situating a calibration device proximate a user's ear. The user holds an image capture device so as to aim the image capture device at the user's ear. The user then touches and holds a random area of the touch screen display and releases the touch screen display to activate the image capture device and capture an image of the user's ear and the calibration device. The captured image is then analyzed and an earpiece size is determined based on the analysis of the image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Seth Burgett, Richard J. Daniels, Bharat Rajaram, Michael D. Wetle, Tonya An
  • Top surface of a bottle cap
    Patent number: D806547
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark G. Bini, Tonya Browning, Lynne Nowak, Brent Fridley, Nick Main, Jacob J. Reinhardt, Sara Raj
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D821218
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: TEAZ PRODUCTIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Tonya Lee Grubb
  • Display screen with animated graphical user interface
    Patent number: D831672
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: TeleTracking Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason A. Spector, Tonya L. Sand