Patents by Inventor Vahid Afshar

Vahid Afshar 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).

  • PRODUCTION OF MEGAKARYOCYTES AND PLATELETS IN A CO-CULTURE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230383257
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include systems, methods, and compositions for producing megakaryocytes and platelets for recipient individuals in need thereof. The megakaryocytes and platelets are produced following co-culture of MSCs and CD34+ cells in media comprising stem cell factor, thrombopoietin, and IL-6, and wherein at least the CD34+ cells have a knock-in of HLA-E at the beta-2-microglobulin genomic locus, in specific embodiments. In some cases, ROCK inhibitors are utilized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Elizabeth SHPALL, Katy REZVANI, Bijender KUMAR, Mayela MENDT, Vahid AFSHAR-KHARGHAN, Rafet BASAR
  • Keyboard with integrated auxiliary display
    Patent number: 8159414
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide programmable keys in a keyboard that provide the user with added functionalities and versatility to enhance the usage of the computer for game play or the like. In one embodiment, an input device for use with a computer comprises an input device housing; at least one input member disposed on the input device housing; and an auxiliary display connected to the input device housing, the auxiliary display being configured to display information received from the computer including images provided by the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Christopher Pate, Mark Lavelle, David Wegmuller, Roland Bosa, Nanda Kutty, Vahid Afshar, Aidan Kehoe, Thomas Burgel
  • Keyboard with auxiliary display
    Publication number: 20060284846
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide programmable keys in a keyboard that provide the user with added functionalities and versatility to enhance the usage of the computer for game play or the like. In one embodiment, an input device for use with a computer comprises an input device housing; at least one input member disposed on the input device housing; and an auxiliary display connected to the input device housing, the auxiliary display being configured to display information received from the computer including images provided by the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Christopher Pate, Mark Lavelle, David Wegmuller, Roland Bosa, Nanda Kutty, Vahid Afshar, Aidan Kehoe, Thomas Burgel