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).

  • CONFIGURABLE WATER MAT
    Publication number: 20170341719
    Abstract: A water mat assembly having selectively attachable modular panels is disclosed. The water mat comprises a buoyant solid core insert that is inserted into a sleeve made of fabric. The sleeve may be couple to other sleeves to form an assembly of floating panels. The end panels may have grommeted ports for tethering the mat assembly to a dock or water vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Tonya Bair, Larry Bair
  • Hybrid mass spectrometer and methods of operating a mass spectrometer
    Patent number: 9824871
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Thermo Finnigan LLC
    Inventors: Michael W. Senko, Justin Blethrow, Shannon Eliuk Dixon, Tonya Second, Vladimir Zabrouskov, Eric Hemenway
  • CLOUD-BASED WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT PLATFORM DEFINED BY PERMISSION-BASED ROLES AND RELATIONSHIPS FOR ADMINISTERING, CREATING, AND PROCESSING COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING WORK ORDERS
    Publication number: 20170323350
    Abstract: An internet-based workflow management platform for use in the broadcast and web industry to facilitate resources sharing and improved production efficiency—specifically adapted for creation and production of commercial advertisements. An internet, cloud-backed system for the creation and production of commercial advertising spots is provided wherein a role-based structure ensures that users only see the information relevant to them and relevant to their part in the overall process and workflow that ends with the completion of a work order. The internet and cloud structure of the platform affords vastly improved communication and information access to enable persons working on creative production or commercial advertisements through said work order to be geographically situated anywhere, as opposed to the limits of one physical location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Tonya Laderer, John Laderer
  • IMAGE CAPTURE AND EARPIECE SIZING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20170318380
    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: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Seth BURGETT, Richard J. DANIELS, Bharat RAJARAM, Michael D. WETLE, Tonya AN
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS
    Publication number: 20170252556
    Abstract: An iontophoresis system includes a preloaded reservoir containing one or more doses of a therapeutic agent. As a result, the therapeutic agent does not have to be loaded into the reservoir prior to use. In such a system, the preloaded reservoir is generally disposable. Various components of the iontophoresis system can be combined with the reservoir in a disposable cartridge that is selectively connectable to other, reusable components of the iontophoresis system. In addition, the entire iontophoresis system can be formed from one or more disposable, one-time-use modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: P Tech, LLC
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Justin E. Beyers, Tonya M. Bierman
  • Laundry Detergent Composition with Vinegar
    Publication number: 20170240845
    Abstract: A laundry detergent composition with vinegar removes stains and odors from laundry. The composition is provided as a liquid in a plastic bottle. Vinegar is provided as part of the composition, and will gently and effectively remove stubborn stains and odors from laundry. The composition is color-safe and biodegradable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventor: Tonya Harris
  • Strategy maintenance system
    Patent number: 9720651
    Abstract: A strategy-maintenance system comprises a memory, an interface, and a processor. The system is operable to store a plurality of templates. A template comprises a statement that facilitates writing one or more strategies. The system may further communicate to a first computer the plurality of templates for presentation on a first graphical user interface. The system also receives a first selection of at least one of the plurality of templates for a strategy. The strategy is operable to calculate a key value based on at least one of the plurality of templates. The system finally executes the strategy to calculate the key value and communicates the strategy for execution on a remote machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Fleischer, Tonya L. Grimes, Prasanna Jayachandran, Adam S. Jones
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING ULTRASOUND FOR TREATMENT
    Publication number: 20170209717
    Abstract: A device for treating infection within a subject includes an ultrasound transducer for applying ultrasound to a treatment site of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Justin E. Beyers, Tonya M. Bierman
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UPDATING MERCHANT PAYMENT DATA
    Publication number: 20170200140
    Abstract: A system for updating merchant on file payment data at a payment processor is provided. The system includes a merchant processing selection system receiving selection data for one of two or more types of on file payment data update processing. A merchant account update system receives the selection data and processes account update data based on the selection data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Tonya Lin Carroll, Chantal Adair Gaspie, Gwen Ellen Murray, Lakshma Reddy Eapur
  • TRANSMISSION BLOCKING VACCINES FOR MOSQUITO-BORNE FLAVIVIRUSES
    Publication number: 20170106076
    Abstract: Disclosed are transmission blocking vaccines for prevention or spread of one or more flaviviruses, and in particular, for prevention or spread of dengue virus. Vaccines can incorporate a polypeptide or a recombinant virus encoding a polypeptide that is non-homologous to human proteins and that is involved in flavivirus infection in a mosquito. Vaccines can include multiple components for multi-level attack against mosquito-borne diseases including flaviviruses and malaria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Tonya Colpitts
  • SECURITY SYSTEM THAT TRACKS EMPLOYEES ON SITE AND HOURS WORKED
    Publication number: 20170109836
    Abstract: A controller and method are provided. The controller includes processing circuitry configured to activate premises security monitoring of a premises if the controller is armed. The processing circuity includes a memory and a processor. The memory contains instructions that, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to determine that data to disarm the controller has been received, disarm the controller based on the received data, and in response to disarming the controller, track timekeeping payroll records of a plurality of predefined users associated with the premises. The disarming of the controller deactivates premises security monitoring by the controller. The timekeeping payroll records includes at least one of clock-in data and clock-out data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Brandon SOMERVILLE, Tonya SOMERVILLE
  • System and method for updating merchant payment data
    Patent number: 9607334
    Abstract: A system for updating merchant on file payment data at a payment processor is provided. The system includes a merchant processing selection system receiving selection data for one of two or more types of on file payment data update processing. A merchant account update system receives the selection data and processes account update data based on the selection data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: PAYMENTECH, LLC
    Inventors: Tonya Lin Carroll, Chantal Adair Gaspie, Gwen Ellen Murray, Lakshma Reddy Eapur
  • Cold-water soluble extruded starch product
    Patent number: 9605141
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cold-water soluble starch and a process for preparing same. Generally, the process comprises providing a hydroxyalkyl starch and applying a shearing force to the starch in an extruder in the presence of moisture, the force and the moisture each being sufficient to gelatinize at least substantially all of the granules of the starch to thereby form a sheared starch. The starch is heated to its gelatinization temperature after the starch has passed partially through the barrel of the extruder, with the moisture being maintained at a level sufficiently high to allow gelatinization but sufficiency low to protect the starch from becoming too sticky to extrude. The extruded starch product thus formed may be used in connection with a number of film-forming, coating, and other applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Grain Processing Corporation
    Inventors: Lin Wang, Peter Miller, Tonya Armstrong, Michael Kramer, Susan Freers, Roger McPherson, Daniel Hubbard, Terry Andren, Jeff Underwood
  • PROCESS FOR PRINTING SECURE IMAGES
    Publication number: 20170080704
    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: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: John Francis Cooper, Tonya Nicole Tremitiere, Mark William Cummings, Jana Petrova, Jeff Lee Morgan
  • Post-surgical garment
    Patent number: 9591880
    Abstract: A post-surgical garment comprises a wrap-around material with pouches for comfortable placement of surgical drains. The garment provides a wrap around piece designed to keep the post-surgical drains and the tubing of the drains secure while showering, sponge bathing or during daily activities. A post-surgical drain is slipped through an opening on the side of the garment and any attached tubing is fed through. The post-surgical drain and excess tubing is placed in a pouch. Flaps are securely closed to cover the opening. The garment is then closed in the front with a secure closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Life in the Pink, Inc.
    Inventors: Tonya E. Lee, Ismary Susset Bryan
  • QPCR-BASED METHOD TO ASSESS T CELL FUNCTION
    Publication number: 20170058353
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of determining T cell function in a subject in need of immunotherapy comprising: i) providing a blood sample comprising a population of T cells from the subject; ii) activating the T cells in the sample; and iii) assaying an expression level of one or more T cell activation markers using quantitative real time PCR (qPCR) after activating the T cells in the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventor: Tonya J Webb
  • COMPOSITIONS OF OBETICHOLIC ACID AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20170035784
    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: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    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
  • BOAT COVER EXTENSION STRAP
    Publication number: 20170029076
    Abstract: A boat cover extension is provided. The boat cover extension includes a plurality of straps. Each strap includes a front surface, a rear surface opposite the front surface, a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The strap may be made of an elastic and stretchable material, such as a bungee cord material. A male connector is secured to the first end of the front surface and a female connector is secured to the second end of the rear surface so that the female connector is on opposite sides and is facing away from the male connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Gennaro Maietti, Tonya Camille Maietti
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D787339
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: TEAZ PRODUCTIONS, LLC
    Inventor: Tonya Lee Grubb
  • Driving tool
    Patent number: D793192
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Inventor: Tonya Drew