Patents by Inventor Walter Funk

Walter Funk 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).

  • Holder for flat, approximately rectangular devices such as tablet computers or smartphones
    Patent number: 10448533
    Abstract: A holder for detachably fastening a flat, approximately rectangular device such as a tablet computer or a smartphone to a part, in particular to a motor vehicle part, said holder comprising a holding mechanism for detachably mounting the device, and a fastening element that is connected to the holding mechanism to connect the holder to the part; a rotary bearing that can rotate about an axis of rotation is connected to the holding mechanism, and a pivot bearing is connected to the rotary bearing and to the fastening element; the rotary bearing includes a first portion that is connected to the holding mechanism as well as a second portion that is connected to the fastening element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Kinetix AG
    Inventors: Michael Maisenbacher, Peter Spang, Walter Funk, Michael Andreas Keller
  • Holder for flat, approximately rectangular devices such as tablet computers or smartphones
    Publication number: 20190037722
    Abstract: A holder for detachably fastening a flat, approximately rectangular device such as a tablet computer or a smartphone to a part, in particular to a motor vehicle part, said holder comprising a holding mechanism for detachably mounting the device, and a fastening element that is connected to the holding mechanism to connect the holder to the part; a rotary bearing that can rotate about an axis of rotation is connected to the holding mechanism, and a pivot bearing is connected to the rotary bearing and to the fastening element, the rotary bearing includes a first portion that is connected to the holding mechanism as well as a second portion that is connected to the fastening element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: Kinetix AG
    Inventors: Michael Maisenbacher, Peter Spang, Walter Funk, Michael Andreas Keller
  • METHODS FOR TELOMERE LENGTH AND GENOMIC DNA QUALITY CONTROL AND ANALYSIS IN PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS
    Publication number: 20130011918
    Abstract: The generation of clinical-grade cell-based therapies from human embryonic stem cells or cells reprogrammed to pluripotency from somatic cells, requires stringent quality controls to insure that the cells have long enough telomeres and resulting cellular lifespan to be clinically useful, and normal gene expression and genomic integrity so as to insure cells with a desired and reproducible phenotype and to reduce the risk of the malignant transformation of cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: Biotime Inc.
    Inventors: Michael West, Karen B. Chapman, Walter Funk
  • Method of stimulating epithelial cell proliferation by administration of gastrointestinal proliferative factor
    Patent number: 7951381
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising gastrointestinal proliferative factor (GIPF) polynucleotides and polypeptides. The invention further relates to the therapeutic use of GIPF to prevent or treat conditions or disorders associated with the degeneration of the epithelial mucosa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignees: Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co., Ltd., Arca Biopharma Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Funk, Makoto Kakitani, Takeshi Oshima, Eun Ju Park, Mikio Yagi, Kazuma Tomizuka
  • Stem cell factor-like proteins and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20100278800
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising gastrointestinal proliferative factor SCFA2, SCFA4 or SCFA4v polynucleotides and polypeptides. The invention further relates to the therapeutic use of SCFA2, SCFA4 or SCFA4v to prevent or treat conditions or disorders associated with the degeneration of the epithelial mucosa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Bryan J. Boyle, Peter C.R. Emtage, Walter Funk, Y. Tom Tang, Jingsong Zhao
  • Mammalian telomerase
    Patent number: 7732402
    Abstract: Nucleic acids comprising the RNA component of a mammalian telomerase are useful as pharmaceutical, therapeutic, and diagnostic reagents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Geron Corporation
    Inventors: Bryant Villeponteau, Junli Feng, Walter Funk, William Andrews
  • Gastrointestinal proliferative foctor and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20100137210
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising gastrointestinal proliferative factor (GIPF) polynucleotides and polypeptides. The invention further relates to the therapeutic use of GIPF to prevent or treat conditions or disorders associated with the degeneration of the epithelial mucosa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Walter Funk, Makoto Kakitani, Takeshi Oshima, Eun Ju Park, Mikio Yagi, Kazuma Tomizuka
  • Stem cell factor-like proteins and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7674890
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising gastrointestinal proliferative factor SCFA2, SCFA4 or SCFA4v polynucleotides and polypeptides. The invention further relates to the therapeutic use of SCFA2, SCFA4 or SCFA4v to prevent or treat conditions or disorders associated with the degeneration of the epithelial mucosa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Arca Biopharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan J. Boyle, Peter C. R. Emtage, Walter Funk, Y. Tom Tang, Jingsong Zhao
  • Stem Cell Factor-Like Protein Scfa1 and Uses Thereof
    Publication number: 20090118176
    Abstract: Methods for stimulating epithelial cell proliferation and for treating oral and gastrointestinal disorders are described. The methods use compositions comprising stem cell factor-like protein A1 (SCFA1) polypeptides and polynucleotides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Peter C.R Emtage, Walter Funk
  • Gastrointestinal proliferative factor and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20080300183
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising gastrointestinal proliferative factor (GIPF) polynucleotides and polypeptides. The invention further relates to the therapeutic use of GIPF to prevent or treat conditions or disorders associated with the degeneration of the epithelial mucosa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Bryan J. Boyle, Walter Funk, Makoto Kakitani, Takeshi Oshima, Eun Ju Park, Y. Tom Tang, Mikio Yagi, Kazuma Tomizuka
  • Stem cell factor-like proteins and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7439327
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising gastrointestinal proliferative factor SCFA2, SCFA4 or SCFA4v polynucleotides and polypeptides. The invention further relates to the therapeutic use of SCFA2, SCFA4 or SCFA4v to prevent or treat conditions or disorders associated with the degeneration of the epithelial mucosa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Nuvelo, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan J. Boyle, Peter C. R. Emtage, Walter Funk, Y. Tom Tang, Jingsong Zhao
  • Stem cell factor-like proteins and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20080200388
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising gastrointestinal proliferative factor SCFA2, SCFA4 or SCFA4v polynucleotides and polypeptides. The invention further relates to the therapeutic use of SCFA2, SCFA4 or SCFA4v to prevent or treat conditions or disorders associated with the degeneration of the epithelial mucosa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: NUVELO, INC.
    Inventors: Bryan J. Boyle, Peter C.R. Emtage, Walter Funk, Y. Tom Tang, Jingsong Zhao
  • Battery changing device for an industrial truck
    Patent number: 7175379
    Abstract: A handling device is provided for a battery block (1) of an industrial truck having a lateral battery extraction opening. The handling device includes a pallet truck (3) and a battery receptacle (4) mountable on the pallet truck (3). The battery receptacle (4) on the pallet truck (3) can be inserted underneath a battery block (1) that is located in the industrial truck, whereupon the battery block (1) can be lifted and removed from the industrial truck. The battery receptacle (4) has a load-bearing frame by means of which the weight of the battery block (1) can be supported on the tines of the fork of the pallet truck (3). In one development, the handling device includes a battery tray on which the battery block (1) can be set down by the battery receptacle (4) that is located on the pallet truck (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Still GmbH
    Inventors: Gerhard Sellhorn, Christof-Walter Funk
  • Stem cell factor-like proteins and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20060160738
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising gastrointestinal proliferative factor SCFA2, SCFA4 or SCFA4v polynucleotides and polypeptides. The invention further relates to the therapeutic use of SCFA2, SCFA4 or SCFA4v to prevent or treat conditions or disorders associated with the degeneration of the epithelial mucosa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Applicant: NUVELO, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Boyle, Peter Emtage, Walter Funk, Y. Tang, Jingsong Zhao
  • Gastrointestinal proliferative factor and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20050256036
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising gastrointestinal proliferative factor (GIPF) polynucleotides and polypeptides. The invention further relates to the therapeutic use of GIPF to prevent or treat conditions or disorders associated with the degeneration of the epithelial mucosa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Bryan Boyle, Walter Funk, Makoto Kakitani, Takeshi Oshima, Eun Park, Y. Tang, Mikio Yagi, Kazuma Tomizuka
  • Gastrointestinal proliferative factor and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20050256044
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising gastrointestinal proliferative factor (GIPF) polynucleotides and polypeptides. The invention further relates to the therapeutic use of GIPF to prevent or treat conditions or disorders associated with the degeneration of the epithelial mucosa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Bryan Boyle, Walter Funk, Makoto Kakitani, Takeshi Oshima, Eun Park, Y. Tang, Mikio Yagi, Kazuma Tomizuka
  • Vehicle mount
    Patent number: D854537
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: KINETIX AG
    Inventors: Peter Ackeret, Michael Andreas Keller, Walter Funk
  • Vehicle mount
    Patent number: D953239
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: KINETIX AG
    Inventors: Peter Ackeret, Michael Andreas Keller, Walter Funk
  • Vehicle mount
    Patent number: D951852
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: KINETIX AG
    Inventors: Peter Ackeret, Michael Andreas Keller, Walter Funk
  • Vehicle mount
    Patent number: D955319
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: KINETIX AG
    Inventors: Peter Ackeret, Michael Andreas Keller, Walter Funk